Brighton transfer headlines: Seagulls linked with TWO deals as Potter eyes Leeds United target and Tottenham starlet

There’s still plenty of business to be done before the window shuts next month - and Leeds United Arsenal, Tottenham, Sheffield United, Manchester United, Brighton and Burnley have topped the transfer talk today.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 05: Daniel James of Manchester United in action during the UEFA Europa League round of 16 second leg match between Manchester United and LASK at Old Trafford on August 05, 2020 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images)MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 05: Daniel James of Manchester United in action during the UEFA Europa League round of 16 second leg match between Manchester United and LASK at Old Trafford on August 05, 2020 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 05: Daniel James of Manchester United in action during the UEFA Europa League round of 16 second leg match between Manchester United and LASK at Old Trafford on August 05, 2020 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images)

Here’s a round-up of the stories making the headlines today the top-flight:

Brighton eye Manchester United’s Leeds United target

Brighton could go head-to-head with Leeds United for Daniel James, according to a report in The Athletic.

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Seagulls boss Graham Potter worked with the Wales international winger whilst the pair were at Swansea City.

And reports suggest Potter would ‘relish’ a reunion with James on the south coast and could beat Leeds United to his signature.

Sheffield United face Burnley and Brighton competition over Liverpool starlet

Sheffield United are still 5/6 favourites to sign highly-rated Liverpool attacker Rihan Brewster after losing to Leeds United in the Premier League.

Boss Chris Wilder is desperate to add fire-power to his Blades starting XI having lost three out of three in the top-flight this season.

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However, Sheffield United will face competition to land Brewster - according to bookmakers SkyBet.

They have Crystal Palace (3/1), Aston Villa (7/2), Burnley (14/1), Swansea (25/1), Newcastle United (28/1) and West Ham (28/1) in the betting.

Leeds United ‘agree personal terms’

Sky Sports claim Bayern Munich’s Michael Cuisance has agreed personal terms with Leeds because he wants to play and he’s not getting regular game time with the German giants.

Reports also suggest the two clubs are still negotiating over a fee, with the Whites in “advanced” talks over a deal around the £18m mark.

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Cuisance, a central midfielder, is reportedly on £77k-a-week at Bayern Munich and his current deal runs until 2024.

Dele Alli urged to make London switch

Ray Parlour believes Arsenal should make an ambitious attempt to sign £50m-rated midfielder Dele Alli from North London rivals Tottenham.

He told talkSPORT: “I think he’d be more of a fit than Jorginho, if I’m being honest, and I’ve always said they’re lacking goals from midfield.

“But I don’t think Spurs would sell Dele Alli to Arsenal. I think there would be uproar by the Spurs fans if that happened. But he would certainly be a good fit for Arsenal.”

Brighton move ahead of Burnley in starlet race

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Tottenham’s ex-Fulham starlet Ryan Sessegnon looks set to leave on loan before the transfer window shuts early next month.

In the last few hours, Brighton & Hove Albion have been installed as favourites to sign the youngster with SkyBet.

The Seagulls have moved in front of Premier League rivals Burnley, with the Clarets now priced at 14/1 outsiders to sign Sessegnon.

Southampton (7/2), Fulham (7/1), West Ham (8/1), Dortmund (9/1) and Ajax (10/1) all also feature in the betting.

Leeds United ‘face competition for’ Jens Petter Hauge

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Leeds United are now reportedly facing competition from Manchester United, AC Milan, RB Leipzig and RB Salzburg for Jens Petter Hauge’s signature.

Calciomercato reported last week that Marco Bielsa’s Whites were leading the race for the Norway U21 international winger

However, according to Gianlucadimarzio, the 20-year-old winger is keen on making the move to AC Milan.