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Brighton & Hove Albion have pulled off a sensational transfer coup, securing two of Europe’s most highly rated young talents ahead of Premier League rivals—including Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, and Liverpool—TBR Football can exclusively reveal.
The Seagulls, renowned for their elite scouting and recruitment operation, have agreed deals for Charalampos Kostoulas, a versatile Greek forward dubbed a “complete striker,” and Diego Coppola, a rising Italian defensive star already capped at senior level.
Sources confirm Brighton have won the race for Kostoulas, prising him from Olympiacos in a deal worth €35 million (£30 million). The 18-year-old, currently undergoing a medical in England, had been tracked by a host of English clubs, including Arsenal, Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest—and notably, Tottenham Hotspur, who were pushing hard for his signature.
Football Talent Scout’s Jacek Kulig has described Kostoulas as a player in the mould of Karim Benzema and Edinson Cavani, highlighting his intelligent movement, aerial prowess, technical quality, and clinical edge in front of goal. Brighton believe he will thrive under new manager Fabian Hürzeler, who has already received substantial backing in the early weeks of the summer window.
In a parallel move, Brighton have also reached an agreement with Hellas Verona to bring in Diego Coppola for a fee in the region of €10 million (£8.5 million). Still just 21, Coppola has already made two appearances for Italy’s senior national team and is widely regarded as one of the most promising young centre-backs on the continent. Brighton acted swiftly to finalize the deal before the U21 European Championship, outpacing competitors including Spurs, Chelsea, and Liverpool.
Insiders at Brighton are said to be thrilled with the club’s business so far, describing Coppola as a future elite-level defender and noting that his development will be fast-tracked at the Amex. The club had previously added Greek wonderkid Stefanos Tzimas, taking their summer spending on emerging Greek talent to an eye-catching £50 million.
In addition, Brighton have snapped up Tommy Watson from Sunderland and Oliver Boscagli from PSV Eindhoven, further bolstering their ranks with versatile and technically gifted reinforcements.
With a flurry of arrivals, Brighton are now expected to sanction some outgoings to balance the books and trim the squad. **Joao Pedro** and **Matt O’Riley** have been tipped as potential departures amid growing interest from top clubs across Europe.
As Tottenham prepare for a new era under incoming boss **Thomas Frank**, Brighton have already laid down a marker in the market—outmaneuvering more established Premier League clubs to sign two of Europe’s most exciting young players. If early transfer business is any indicator, the Seagulls are aiming not just to compete—but to disrupt the upper tiers of the English game once again.
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