Chelsea dey keep eye on Brighton midfielder Yasin Ayari as talks over a new contract between the player and Brighton don stall, according to TEAMtalk. The report talk say Chelsea join Galatasaray to monitor the 23-year-old Sweden international, while several other Premier League clubs also dey watch the situation.
Interest no dey come from only England. Sports journalist Akram Konor reveal say Saudi Pro League clubs dey also interested in Ayari, alongside Chelsea and AC Milan, so competition fit come from Saudi Arabia and Europe for the winter transfer window. According to circulating data, Brighton value the player between €40 million and €60 million, while im market value dey around €45 million.
Ayari current deal go expire at the end of the campaign, but Brighton hold option to extend am by another 12 months. That clause never activate yet, even though the player camp bin expect say the club go use am. The midfielder don become important under Fabian Hurzeler, and e register two assists in Brighton opening six Premier League matches this season.
Chelsea sporting director Paul Winstanley sabi the midfielder well well after e previously work as Brighton head of scouting. Galatasaray still dey explore the possibility of securing Ayari signature. Brighton go want avoid losing another important player to rival interest, and coach Fabian Hurzeler don make no secret of im wish to keep Ayari, after e talk before say e hope dem go continue work together for longer.
Chelsea before now don spend big money on players wey shine for Amex Stadium, including Moises Caicedo, Marc Cucurella and Joao Pedro. Ayari start im professional career with AIK Solna before e move to Brighton in 2023. During im time in England and Germany, e go on loan at Coventry City, Blackburn Rovers and Schalke to gain experience. For international level, e represent Sweden national team.
For now, no indication say Chelsea don make formal offer. Brighton still get the option to extend im existing deal, and much go depend on whether the two sides fit reach agreement over fresh terms.
