Brighton attacker confirms exit - and two more get the 'here we go!' treatment
Brighton talent secures loan move after impressive pre-season
Brighton winger Caylan Vickers has joined League One Barnsley on a season-long loan.
The forward spent the second half of last season on loan with Mansfield Town, where he made 19 appearances.
Vickers featured for Albion in pre-season and impressed against during the 3-1 win against Stoke City, with an assist to tee-up Diego Coppola’s second half goal.
Vickers: I want to play
Vickers said, “It’s really good to finally be here. Speaking to the Head Coach, he persuaded me with the way he wants to play and the way he wants to improve me.
“That was a big factor in me coming here and the size of the Club as well. I want to come here and play."
The 20-year-old joined Brighton from Reading in February 2024 and has made 20 Premier League 2 appearances for the under-21s. The loan at Barnsley will be key to the next steps in his career.
Barnsley head coach Conor Hourihane added, “Caylan is a player I’ve admired for some time.
"He’s direct, intelligent, on the ball, and brings a real spark in the final third. We’re looking to add youthful energy and creativity to our attack this season, and Caylan fits that profile perfectly. I’m looking forward to working with him and helping him take the next step in his development.”
Albion technical director David Weir said, “Caylan had a good spell last season with Mansfield and this is another good opportunity for him to play regularly in the EFL.
“Gordon Greer and his team will be monitoring his progress and we wish him the best of luck for the season.”
Ferguson and Estupinan ‘here we go!’
Brighton continue to trim their squad ahead of the 2025-26 Premier League with two more exits expected to be announced in the coming day.
Striker Evan Ferguson is putting the final touches on loan move to Serie A club Roma, while Pervis Estupinan is expected to complete his permanent move to AC Milan for around £18m.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano posted: “Pervis Estupiñán to AC Milan, here we go! Verbal agreement in place with Brighton after green light from Tony Bloom.
“€17m fee plus €2m add-ons, long term deal for Pervis who’s set to become new AC Milan left back.
“Formal steps to follow.”