Brighton Transfer News: Two new summer signings announced

In today’s Brighton transfer news – Brighton announces João Pedro and James Milner, De Zerbi enters the race to sign Malik Tillman & more.
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Brighton transfer news – Brighton announces João Pedro and James Milner

The transfer window is officially open, and the Seagulls have already announced two new players for the 2023/24 season. João Pedro is a Brazilian 21-year-old striker that came from Watford for €32.4M. With the Hornets, he scored 11 goals and gave four assists last season.

The second signing is the multi-champion James Milner. The 37-year-old came on a one-year deal with a one-more-year option when his Liverpool contract expires by the end of June. Roberto De Zerbi said he’s an excellent addition to the team. “I’m sure he will help to bring us to an even higher level”, said the head coach.

Brighton transfer news – De Zerbi enters the race to sign Malik Tillman

According to The Daily Mail, Brighton entered the race with Brentford to sign Malik Tillman, Bayern Munich’s former player on loan to Rangers. The American 21-year-old midfielder was one of the season’s stars, scoring 12 goals and winning the Scotland PFA Young Player of the Year and Rangers’ Young Player of the Year Awards. Rangers hold an option to sign him for £5m, but Bayern believes that the player would get more opportunities playing at the Premier League clubs.

Brighton transfer news – Davide Frattesi appears to dismiss a Brighton move

In an interview with Gazzetta Dello Sport, Davide Frattesi talked about all the rumours about him moving from Sassuolo to Brighton during this transfer window. According to the player, he is making deep analysis about his future, as he received proposals from the Seagulls and other clubs. The player also claimed that he’s not that focused on leaving Serie A this season, as he would like to keep improving his football in Italy.

"“Scamacca, Zaniolo, Gnonto and others have left to play. Some got it wrong, for sure. Ours is the only championship that denigrates its players and looks for them abroad. I know that one day I will go to another championship, but calmly. I’ve always gone step by step. Three years in Serie B, two in Sassuolo, now I have to grow up in Italy, then abroad if necessary.”"

Brighton transfer news – Chelsea negotiates signing Robert Sánchez

Gianluca di Marzio claimed that Chelsea opened negotiations with Brighton about signing Robert Sanchez. It was already reported that the goalkeeper would be likely to leave this summer due to losing his spot on the titular team to Jason Steele. The other clubs interested in signing the 25-year-old Spanish were Manchester United and Tottenham.