Seagulls flip down Al-Nassr bid for Kaoru Mitoma

Seagulls flip down Al-Nassr bid for Kaoru Mitoma

Brighton have turned down a significant bid from Saudi Professional League facet Al-Nassr for Kaoru Mitoma, making it clear they don’t have any intention of promoting their star winger.

The provide, believed to be round €65m (£54.42m), was swiftly rejected, studies BBC Sport. The outlet has said that Brighton see no cause to half methods with the 27-year-old – notably at this stage of the season when they’re making an attempt to land in a spot in Europe.

Nevertheless, Al-Nassr are anticipated to return with an improved bid earlier than the Saudi switch window closes on Friday night.

The report goes on to say that Brighton stay assured Mitoma is joyful on the membership and never actively searching for a transfer. That mentioned, with such vital sums being mentioned, particularly given the skyhigh wages on provide within the Professional League, the participant would at the least take into account his choices.

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Mitoma signed a contract extension in October 202,  retaining him on the Amex till June 2027, is a fan favorite. He’s additionally a key determine in Brighton’s squad. Past his on-pitch contributions, his reputation in Japan has made him commercially invaluable. Brighton even toured the nation final summer season.

Since arriving from J League facet Kawasaki Frontale in 2021, Mitoma has made 92 appearances and scored 18 targets throughout all competitions to this point for the Seagulls. He has additionally featured in each one in all Brighton’s 23 Premier League video games this season – the one participant within the squad to take action.

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Jhon Duran is about to affix Al-Nassr (Photograph by Michael Regan/Getty Photographs)

Al-Nassr, dwelling to stars like Cristiano Ronaldo, Sadio Mane, and Aymeric Laporte, are regarded as additionally closing in on a £65m deal for Jhon Duran, too.

The Aston Villa striker is about to affix the Center Jap membership after an settlement was reached for an preliminary €77 million, per David Ornstein.

The Athletic reporter has completely revealed that the South American is about to bear a medical forward of a proposed transfer to the Saudi Professional League outfit.

He posted on X, previously referred to as Twitter: “Jhon Duran set for medical in London on Thursday earlier than proposed transfer from Aston Villa to Al Nassr. €77m + add-ons agreed in precept & 5.5yr contract in place. Arsenal made strategy for Ollie Watkins on Monday – rapidly rebuffed.”