Eight big money exits Brighton will consider amid shock Liverpool and Manchester United claim

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It will come as little surprise that Brighton's top players are in the transfer spotlight following their blistering start to the season.

The Seagulls are second in the Premier League after 10 matches with many experts now tipping Brighton to be Arsenal's closest title rivals.

The challenge as always will be for the Seagulls to keep their best players but if Brighton do decide to sell. then the timing and the price has to be right.

Brilliant young centre back Luka Vuskovic was yesterday linked with a move a £80m summer move to Liverpool with transfer expert Florian Plettenberg stating that Vuskovic is on the shortlist at Anfield.

Here's the latest on Vuskovic and a seven other Brighton stars - including head coach Fabian Hurzeler - who are attracting transfer interest.

Brighton's eight shining stars

Luka Vuskovic: Brighton smashed their transfer record to sign the Croatian teenager from Tottenham for just under £50m last summer. Vuskovic has been superb in the early stages of his Brighton career and the BBC reported today that Liverpool are keen. Vuskovic though previously said his aim is to play in La Liga, so don't be surprised to see him at Real Madrid in future, he's that good. Brighton should double their money on their brilliant young centre back.

Bart Verbruggen: The Dutch international is currently playing the best football of his career and helped Brighton to seven clean sheets in the Premier League this season. Brighton signed Verbruggen for around £15m three years and he has developed into one of the most in-demand goalkeepers in world football. Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich have previously been linked. The 23-year-old, speaking ahead of Albion's Conference League win in Getafe, said: "You never know what will happen in future, but I'm happy at Brighton."

Yasin Ayari: The Sweden international and Brighton have so far failed to agree on a new contract. The 23-year-old has been excellent for Brighton in the past few seasons and has - according to the BBC - attracted interest from Chelsea. Italian clubs are also said to monitering the situation. The 23-year-old is out of contract this summer but Brighton are said to have an option for a further year.

Yankuba Minteh: The flying Gambian is just getting back to full fitness after a leg injury. Liverpool made two bids of around £60m and £70m for the former Newcastle man last summer, which Brighton rejected. Minteh will have to prove his form and fitness in the second half the season and if he does, then expect further interest from Liverpool and perhaps other top clubs from the Premier League and across Europe.

Kaoru Mitoma: The Japan international is yet to feature this term as he recovers from a long term hamstring injury. The winger joined Brighton in 2021 for around £3m and proved himself to be one of the most dangerous wingers in the Premier League. The 29-year-old is out of contract this summer and could eye a move away if the offer is right. Many Brighton fans would be sorry to see him go. A unique talent.

Man United and Kostoulas

Charalampos Kostoulas: The Greek teenager has made a huge impact this season with five goals and four assists in all competitions. Kostoulas joined Brighton in 2025 for around £30m and after a slow start, he's really started to find his form. His workrate is impressive, his finishing can be clinical and he's also capable of the spectacular. This week former England and Manchester United striker Teddy Sheringham was singing his praises and urged his former club Man United to sign him this summer.

Maxim De Cuyper: The Belgian international has perhaps been a surprise package this season. The left sided player has excelled in Mitoma's absence with four goals and four assists already this term. Brighton signed him for around £15m in 2025 and recent reports suggest Italian clubs Roma, AC Milan and Juventus are all keen, with a potential value of £60m.

Fabian Hurzeler: This adds another dynamic as the impressive young German head coach will no doubt be in high demand this summer. The 33-year-old has been hugely impressive for the Seagulls since arriving from St Pauli in 2024. Manchester United were previously linked with Hurzeler, who is now one of the most sought after young coaches in European football. He is under contract until June 2029 and Brighton will demand a hefty compensation package if a club tries to prise him away.

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