Brighton vs Newcastle: Albion striker absent from squad amid Nottingham Forest transfer link as Graham Potter names same side that beat Manchester United
Brighton boss Graham Potter has named an unchanged side as he looks to beat Eddie Howe’s Newcastle – but there is one notable absence from the matchday squad.
Neal Maupay – who has been Albion’s top scorer in each of the last three Premier League seasons – is wanted by Nottingham Forest, according to Telegraph reporter Mike McGrath.
Newly-promoted Forest have been on a summer spending spree and, if reports are to be believed, are keen to add 25-year-old French International Maupay to their ranks.
Steve Cooper’s side are said to have opened negotiations with Brighton over the transfer for Maupay, who does not appear in the squad to face Newcastle this afternoon (Saturday, August 13).
Brighton reportedly want at least £15m for the former Brentford striker.
Potter has elected to name an unchanged starting 11, following the historic 2-1 victory at Old Trafford last weekend.
Newcastle, meanwhile, have made one change to the side which beat Nottingham Forest, with summer signing Sven Botman making his competitive debut.
The former Lille defender replaces Matt Targett, who is not in the squad.
