£25m Brighton star to miss Southampton fixture because of Premier League rule.
All the latest team news ahead of Brighton’s Premier League clash against Southampton
Brighton will be without their star midfielder Carlos Baleba for tonight’s showdown with struggling Southampton at the Amex Stadium.
Baleba was sent-off at Bournemouth last Saturday as he received two yellow cards from referee Stuart Attwell – the second of which was described as a “false decision” by Albion boss Fabian Hurzeler.
Baleba’s second booking arrived on 59 minutes at the Vitality Stadium for what looked like a fair challenge on Milos Kerkez. The Cameroon international, who joined Brighton for around £25m from Lille in 2023, was quickly dismissed but because it was a second yellow, VAR was not allowed to intervene.
Brighton willing to make ‘significant investment’ for player – January offer could be difficult to reject.
Getafe’s Christantus Uche has emerged as a ‘great objective’ for Brighton & Hove Albion in the winter market.
That’s according to Fichajes.net, who say Uche’s ability to operate in midfield and attack and his performances for the La Liga side have caught Brighton’s attention.
The Spanish club signed the 21-year-old in the summer window, and he managed a goal from 15 matches.
Even though his statistics aren’t that impressive, Brighton seemed to be keen, probably because of his potential.
It’s claimed the Seagulls would be willing to make a ‘significant investment’ to secure the versatile player’s services in January. There’s no mention of the fee they are ready to pay or the Spanish club’s demand.
The report further adds if Fabian Hürzeler’s side were to make a concrete offer, it could be difficult for Getafe to reject.
Brighton’s interest provides the Nigeria U23 international an option to make a jump to the Premier League and Getafe to improve their finances.
Last month, Mundo Deportivo stated Aston Villa, Newcastle United and AFC Bournemouth could tussle for Uche in January. Brighton would have to be wary of the interest from the Premier League trio.
