Brighton in ‘talks’ to sign £26m player, Hurzeler wants him

Brighton and Hove Albion have reportedly opened ‘talks’ over a deal to sign Feyenoord midfielder Mats Wieffer this summer, as per the Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano. 

After parting ways with Roberto De Zerbi following a promising two-year spell, the Seagulls have decided to appoint Fabian Hurzeler as the new boss. The 31-year-old enjoyed an excellent season with FC St Pauli last term, helping the German club secure their top-flight status. 

So, it seems the Swiss man’s promising performances in the 2. Bundesliga has attracted the attention of Brighton, hence they have decided to make him their new manager. 

The South Coast team is likely to make moves in this transfer window to improve on their 11th-place finish in the Premier League next season. They have already purchased Yankuba Minteh from Newcastle United to bolster the attack but are seemingly also planning to reinforce their midfield department. 

After cashing-in on Moises Caicedo last summer, Brighton opted to purchase Carlos Baleba but he hasn’t been able to settle down in his new surroundings yet therefore, signing a more experienced midfielder could help him develop quickly. 

Brighton in talks to sign Wieffer 

Writing on X, Romano has reported that Brighton are interested in Wieffer and have already opened talks with the player’s representatives before getting any potential deal done for him.

The journalist further claims that after agreeing on personal terms, the Seagulls will start negotiating with Feyenoord with Hurzeler already approving the move.

However, Romano reports that AC Milan are also eyeing a move for Wieffer, hence it is going to be interesting to see whether Brighton can eventually manage to acquire his service by beating the Rossoneri in this race.

Romano wrote:

“Brighton have started talks with Mats Wieffer’s agents as he’s been included in club shortlist, one of several players also monitored by AC Milan. Brighton have started talks on player side, waiting to advance with Feyenoord. Hürzeler has approved Wieffer.”

Wieffer is valued at around £26m by Transfermarkt and he still has three years left in his current contract so the Eredivisie giants could demand a sizable amount of money to let the 24-year-old leave the club this summer.