Top Premier League Clubs Interested In Signing Brighton Winger Kaoru Mitoma: Report

Japanese winger Kaoru Mitoma is understood to have garnered interest from several Premier League clubs. Mitoma was in fine form last season having registered 10 goals for Brighton. In the ongoing Premier League campaign, Mitoma has found the back of the net three times having registered four assists.

It is now being learnt that some big English outfits have been impressed with Mitoma’s wonderful series of performances. A report published by Fichajes claims that Premier League giants like Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea have received a boost in their quest to acquire the services of Mitoma.

The report went on to suggest that Brighton could very well consider offers for Mitoma, who has a contract until June 2027. Brighton can reportedly let Mitoma go after completing the signing of Ghanaian winger Ibrahim Osman from Danish side Nordsjaelland.

Brighton have not revealed the financial details of Ibrahim Osman’s signing. As per British media reports, the deal is worth around 16 million pounds. The 19-year-old Ghanaian winger agreed to a five-year deal at Brighton.

“He’s a young and exciting prospect, but for now it’s important that we give him the space to focus fully on Nordsjaelland, where he is enjoying a good season,” technical director David Weir said in a statement.

“Once the current season is over and he’s had the opportunity to rest during the summer, we will bring him into our environment where he will get the time and support he needs to settle here in England,” the statement added.

The Fichajes article claims that Brighton are expected to ask for a fee of around €60 million for the potential transfer of Kaoru Mitoma. The Japanese international has so far netted 13 goals in 66 appearances for the Seagulls. Now having landed Ibrahim Osman, Brighton can explore possible destinations for Mitoma. In the international circuit, the 26-year-old has scored seven goals so far having represented Japan 20 times.

With 35 points from 24 games, Brighton currently find themselves at the ninth spot in the Premier League standings. Roberto De Zerbi’s men have till now succeeded in claiming nine wins and eight draws in the top flight league. In their next match, Brighton will be up against Sheffield United in the Premier League on Sunday, February 18.