Al Nassr made a formal offer of £60m for the Japan international, which was immediately rejected by the Seagulls. The Saudi outfit were expected to return with an increased offer before their transfer window closed and test Brighton’s resolve further but that no longer appears likely.
After Brighton rejected Al-Nassr's bid for Kaoru Mitoma, we want you to tell us what figure it would take for Albion to sell the Japan winger. How much is he worth? Can they afford to let him go?
Brighton and Hove Albion have rejected a huge transfer bid from Saudi Arabian football club Al-Nassr for star Japan winger Kaoru Mitoma, the BBC and other media outlets reported Thursday. Al-Nassr are said to have offered 54.
Nassr Preparing $112M Offer for MitomaBrighton & Hove Albion are bracing themselves for an improved offer from Al-Nassr, with the Saudi Pro League
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AL-NASSR have approached Brighton over the £54million signing of Kaoru Mitoma. Cristiano Ronaldo’s Saudi Arabian side are already braced to bring in Jhon Duran after agreeing a £65million
Transfer expert David Ornstein posted: “EXCL: Al Nassr approach Brighton & Hove Albion with formal bid to sign Kaoru Mitoma. Proposal for Japan international winger €65m - formally rejected by #BHAFC. 27yo top target to fulfil #AlNassr aim of bolstering in wide attacking areas @TheAthleticFC.”
Tottenham have agreed a £50 million deal with Bayern Munich for their forward Mathys Tel, according to a report in The Sun.
Kaoru Mitoma's potential move to Al Nassr will not take place after Brighton made it clear they would not sell the player at any price according to BBC's Simon Stone. The Seagulls had rejected a bid worth around £54m on Thursday, and there were reports suggesting the Saudi Pro League side were set for a second, larger bid.
In today's Premier League rumors, Al-Nassr is preparing another offer for Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma, Ollie Watkins wants to move to Arsenal and more.
With Cristiano Ronaldo's contract winding down, Al Nassr have attempted to be aggressive in their pursuit of reinforcements this month. Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran is closing in on a move worth an initial €77m (£64.5m) and there are plans to continue their spending spree.