Brighton can use Nathan Ake to give Man City a problem in Marc Cucurella transfer talks
Manchester City found themselves in a difficult position earlier in this transfer window.
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Brighton could turn to Nottingham Forest transfer target amid Marc Cucurella to Man City links
Brighton & Hove Albion have reportedly identified a replacement for Marc Cucurella should he leave during the summer transfer window.
Graham Potter has his say on Man City interest in Brighton defender Marc Cucurella
Graham Potter has been speaking about Brighton star Marc Cucurella as Manchester City continue to target his signature. Pep Guardiola wants to sign a new left-back this summer and Cucurella has already been identified as a priority option for the champions.
Premier League pre-season friendlies: Confirmed fixtures for for every club this summer
These days that tends to be more about commercialism with money-making PR trips to America and Asia aplenty, although there are still some commendable last bastions of tradition in England's top tier too.
Manchester City to make opening bid for Brighton's Marc Cucurella
Manchester City are to make their opening offer for Brighton wing-back Marc Cucurella.
Middlesbrough and Millwall set to miss out on EFL defender as fee agreed with overseas club
Championship outfits Middlesbrough and Millwall are set to miss out on a deal for Accrington Stanley defender Ross Sykes, with Belgian side Union Saint-Gilloise closing in on his capture, according to the Daily Mail’s Jack Gaughan.
Marc Cucurella transfer: Brighton’s stars are ready for the next step, and the club are prepared for their exits
The Premier League is a weird place. It’s made up of tiers with every club desperately trying to get into the tier above and avoid being pulled down. In order to climb tiers, normally one of three things happen: Spend a lot of money, have one player or one unit in the team suddenly take a massive leap or a series of smart moves in the transfer market.
Lukaku swoop and Matic discovery: Inside Newcastle sporting director Dan Ashworth's transfer success
Newcastle United's new sporting director Dan Ashworth will play a crucial role in the recruitment on Tyneside both this summer and beyond. The 51-year-old arrives in the north east with a respected track record and a wealth of knowledge in this field.