Brighton & Hove Albion may have the perfect opportunity to land long-term target Ibrahim Maza this summer, as Hertha Berlin are reportedly set to cash in on the promising youngster.
According to BILD, financial struggles at the 2. Bundesliga club mean they will have to offload key players, with Maza and teammate Fabian Reese among those deemed expendable.
Hertha’s current outlook is bleak, as they prepare for an extended stay in Germany’s second tier. With limited funds, their focus has shifted towards signing free agents and affordable players, making it unsustainable to retain top talents on high wages. As a result, selling prized assets has become a necessity rather than a choice.
This situation could play right into Brighton’s hands, as the Seagulls have been monitoring Maza since March 2023. They have consistently been linked with the 19-year-old in various reports, alongside other Premier League suitors and clubs across Europe.
With Hertha now in a position where they must sell, Brighton could have their best chance yet to secure the highly-rated midfielder—provided they can fend off competition from rival clubs.