Brighton Transfer News: De Zerbi talks about possible loan of young star
By Beatriz Cruz
In today’s Brighton transfer news – De Zerbi talks about Buonanotte’s possible loan, Lille denies Brighton’s first bid for Baleba & more.
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Brighton Transfer News: De Zerbi talks about Buonanotte’s possible loan
The Argentinian midfielder Facundo Buonanotte had a big impact last season, especially due to Solly March’s injury. In 13 appearances in the Premier League, he scored a goal and gave two assists. This season, March is fit to get back to the position, and the new arrivals Joao Pedro and Simon Adingra are also battling for space on the first team. According to De Zerbi, he would like to keep the 18-year-old, but the arrivals can change his situation on the team.
"“Facundo in the last games of the season was important, but March didn’t play, so that can change the situation. I believe in Facundo a lot and I think he can become important, but I can’t give him my word that he will play 50, 40, 30 games. Maybe he wants to play on loan, I don’t know”, said the manager."
Brighton Transfer News: Lille denies Brighton’s first bid for Baleba
The saga continues. After releasing Caicedo and MacAllister and bringing Mo Dahoud and James Milner, Roberto De Zerbi is still on the market, waiting for the perfect midfielder to replace the South Americans. According to the journalist Fabrizio Romano, Brighton made the first bid for Carlos Baleba, Lille’s 19-year-old midfielder. The proposal was €17m plus €3m add-ons, but the French club is waiting for €30m to make it happen. It’s been reported that, despite Brighton, the Camaronese interests clubs like Newcastle, Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest, and Liverpool.
Brighton Transfer News: Odel Offiah is considering a move to Hearts
Odel Offiah is a 20-year-old right back that can also be used as a central defender from the Youth Team, and Roberto De Zerbi used him a few times last season. This season, the opportunities are expected to be lower because Joel Veltman, James Milner, and Tariq Lamptey are already available. Scottish reports told that Hearts are seeing the youngster as an option, and the head coach Frankie McAvoy said they’ve been watching Offiah. “He is a big, strong, powerful defender who is quick, and he is one we are interested in getting through the door. We like him, and, if we can get him in here, we think he will be a good asset to the squad.” Hearts finished fourth in the Scottish Premier League last season and are battling for a place in the Europa Conference League with Rosenborg.