AliousBrighton Launch £40M Swoop as Liverpool Star Weighs Exit After Wirtz Arrival – Fulham Set for Windfall in Transfer Shake-Up
Brighton & Hove Albion are reportedly lining up a £40 million move for a rising Liverpool midfielder who may seek an exit in search of more regular first-team football following the club’s marquee signing of Florian Wirtz.
The 22-year-old, who joined Liverpool from Fulham in 2019, has enjoyed a decorated early career with medals from the Premier League and Club World Cup. However, with Liverpool strengthening their midfield options, he’s evaluating his long-term prospects at Anfield.
Despite making 28 appearances and scoring five goals last season — having returned from a foot injury — the young midfielder is not guaranteed a key role in Jürgen Klopp’s evolving system.
Brighton, according to *The Sun*, see the player as a top summer target and are hoping former teammate James Milner’s presence on the south coast could influence the transfer. Should the move materialize, Fulham are poised to benefit financially through a 20% sell-on clause, potentially netting around £8 million.
Wolves have also shown interest in the player earlier this year, as reported by *TalkSport*, although Brighton appear to be leading the chase at present.
The player, currently shining at the U21 European Championships with two goals in four games, has acknowledged that a decision about his future will be made after the tournament, which ends on June 28.
He expressed his commitment to personal development and his ambition to secure more consistent playing time, even if it means moving on from a club he still holds dear.
Meanwhile, Liverpool’s record-breaking acquisition of Florian Wirtz—reportedly exceeding £112 million with add-ons—underscores their aggressive approach in the market this summer. While the club’s recruitment strategy has been largely successful in recent years, fans will be hoping the latest deals further solidify Liverpool’s standing both domestically and in Europe.
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