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Carlos Baleba's camp 'make contact' to reignite Manchester United interest as Brighton face fresh transfer test

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Carlos Baleba was heavily linked with a move to Manchester United last summer, and the Red Devils are now back in the market for a midfielder.

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Brighton forced into last-minute pre-season rethink after G7 summit leaves training pitches unusable

Brighton were set to travel to France earlier this week for an eight-day training camp.

24.07.26News
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Brighton complete Emily Murphy transfer as Newcastle confirm club-record deal for Republic of Ireland star

Brighton have continued reshuffling their attacking ranks with the signing of Republic of Ireland striker Emily Murphy from Newcastle United.

24.07.26News
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‘I’ll always keep an eye on Brighton’: Adam Webster sends message to supporters after seven years at the club

Adam Webster was one of four players to leave Brighton as a free agent this summer.

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Brighton reject opening bid for winger as rival suitors circle despite ongoing contract extension negotiations

Brighton have already rejected an offer for the talented young prospect.

23.07.26News

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Andrew Crofts leaves Brighton to reunite with Roberto De Zerbi at Tottenham after the Italian's long-running pursuit

Andrew Crofts has left Brighton to join Tottenham, where he will reunite with Roberto De Zerbi.

21.07.26News
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Inside Brighton’s goalkeeping conundrum: Carl Rushworth’s future, Bart Verbruggen’s suitors, Jason Steele’s role and alternatives assessed

Brighton’s goalkeeping department is the envy of many Premier League clubs , but it has also presented the Seagulls with a complicated summer puzzle.

20.07.26News

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Charalampos Kostoulas strikes twice as Brighton begin pre-season with comfortable win over Wycombe Wanderers
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Brighton tie James Beadle down to new long-term contract before sanctioning Birmingham City loan return
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Brighton confirm Rachel McLauchlan exit as Scotland international joins Newcastle United after two-year spell
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Brighton confirm Diego Coppola exit as Mike Cave explains why transfer ‘suits all parties’

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The forgotten Brighton goalkeeper who went from Withdean struggles to starting at the World Cup

Few former Brighton players have enjoyed a more unlikely route to the World Cup than this forgotten Seagulls goalkeeper.

04.07.26Features
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World Cup watch: Four Brighton stars sent packing as Maxim De Cuyper’s Belgium produce stunning comeback

The Brighton Base takes a look at how each Seagulls star fared in the Round of 32.

02.07.26Features
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Pascal Struijk: An in-depth look at Brighton's new summer signing and the thinking behind the £18m deal

Brighton have announced the signing of Pascal Struijk from Leeds, but how does the Dutch defender fit into Fabian Hürzeler's long-term plans?

30.06.26Features
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World Cup watch: Pascal Gross makes his tournament debut as Brighton star hit with suspension

The Brighton Base recaps Pascal Gross’s World Cup debut and how the the Seagulls' other representatives recently fared.

28.06.26Features

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Brighton vs Man Utd player ratings: 6s and 5s as Seagulls qualify for Europe despite loss

Manchester United cruised to a 3-0 win over Brighton on the final day of the season, but it wasn't all despair for Seagulls supporters.

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Brighton vs Leeds player ratings: Van Hecke and three others struggle in costly defeat

Brighton's European hopes were dented by a late goal from Leeds' Dominic Calvert-Lewin on Sunday.

17.05.26Matchday
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Brighton team news: Predicted XI vs Leeds as Gomez returns but Mitoma ruled out

Kaoru Mitoma has been ruled out of Brighton's clash with Leeds with a hamstring injury.

15.05.26Matchday

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Brighton vs Wolves player ratings: 9/10 star shines and duo score 8s in comfortable win
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Brighton team news: Predicted XI vs Wolves as Wieffer injury forces defensive reshuffle
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Brighton vs Newcastle player ratings: 3/10 star crumbles as Seagulls' winning run ends
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Brighton vs Chelsea player ratings: Three 9s and plenty of 8s as Seagulls cruise to win

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