Brighton Archives - Wontumi Online

31 Oct

EFL Cup: Gakpo Scores Twice As Holders Liverpool Beat Brighton To Progress

Wontumi1SportsBrighton, Gakpo, Liverpool

Cody Gakpo scored twice to help send holders Liverpool into the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup with a thrilling victory at Brighton. After a goalless and largely forgettable first half, Dutch forward Gakpo broke the deadlock a minute after the break in stunning fashion, cutting inside before launching an unstoppable drive into the back of the net. The goal sparked the game into life and goalkeeper Vítezslav Jaros, making his full debut for the Reds, made a brilliant one-handed save moments later to keep out Simon Adingra’s header. Evan Ferguson then fired over the bar but Liverpool had a golden…

07 Feb

Brighton Set To Sign Ghana Star Ibrahim Osman

Wontumi1SportsBrighton, Ibrahim Osman

Brighton & Hove Albion has finalized an agreement with Nordsjaelland for the acquisition of highly sought-after forward Ibrahim Osman. The Athletic reports that the 19-year-old Ghanaian attacker, who has attracted attention from numerous clubs, is on the verge of joining Brighton, pending completion of his medical examination. The deal is expected to be completed in the summer. Brighton successfully negotiated a deal valued at approximately €19.5 million with Danish top-flight outfit Nordsjaelland, with Osman having undergone medical assessments in preparation for the imminent move. Osman, who made his debut for Nordsjaelland last season, has amassed 27 appearances for the club,…

21 Dec

2023 AFCON: Tariq Lamptey Will Not Be Available – Furious Brighton Coach Slams Ghana Coach

Wontumi1SportsBrighton, Tariq Lamptey

Brighton and Hove Albion manager, Roberto De Zerbi has said the club will not allow injured Tariq Lamptey to join Black Stars for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The 23-year-old who is currently nursing an injury has been named in Ghana’s 55-man provisional squad for the tournament by the head coach of the team, Chris Hughton. The final 27-man squad is expected to be announced by January 3 by the former Premier League manager. However, De Zerbi speaking in a press conference ahead of their Premier League game against Crystal Palace later tonight said Lamptey is not available…

17 Nov

Raphael Dwamena Was Set To Become Brighton’s First Ghanaian Player – Chris Hughton

Wontumi1SportsBrighton, Chris Hughton, Raphael Dwamena

Former Brighton & Hove Albion manager, Chris Hughton, has paid tribute to the late Ghanaian striker, Raphael Dwamena, who tragically passed away in Albania last Saturday. Hughton, who currently manages the Black Stars, revealed that Brighton came close to signing Dwamena in 2017, and he was set to become the first Ghanaian player in the Premier League club. Hughton recalled the failed deal during his time with Brighton, stating, “Raphael Dwamena is always in the thoughts of everyone. I was the manager of Brighton when we tried to sign him, so I met him. We had gained promotion to the Premier League. He was set to be…

09 Oct

Brighton’s Tariq Lamptey Suffers Fresh Injury Ahead Of Ghana’s Friendlies Against USA And Mexico

Wontumi1SportsBrighton, Tariq Lamptey

Ghana international, Tariq Lamptey could miss the upcoming international friendlies with Mexico and USA due to an injury. The 23-year-old was left out of Brighton and Hove Albion’s Premier League home game against Liverpool on Sunday afternoon. Speaking ahead of the game, Roberto De Zerbi, who is the head coach of the side confirmed that the former Chelsea defender picked up a knock against Olympique Marseille in their Europa League game on Thursday. “We have to see tomorrow about Lamptey, I don’t want to take a risk. The other players are good. We have to change some things from the…

11 Jul

Moises Caicedo Admits He ‘Cannot Say No’ To Chelsea Transfer

Wontumi2SportsBrighton, CHELSEA, Moises Caicedo

Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo has confessed he would not be able to reject a move to Chelsea this summer. Caicedo is the Blues' top target to replenish their midfield following the summer departures of Mason Mount, Mateo Kovacic, N'Golo Kante and Ruben Loftus-Cheek, and the Blues have long been in talks with Brighton over a summer deal. The sticking point has been Brighton's price tag of £100m which was drawn from Declan Rice's imminent move to Arsenal. The West Ham midfielder has commanded a fee of £105m and Brighton do not believe Caicedo should be much cheaper. Negotiations between the…

05 Jul

Chelsea Preparing To Make Opening Offer To Brighton For Moises Caicedo

Wontumi2SportsBrighton, CHELSEA, Moises Caicedo

Chelsea are preparing to make an opening offer to Brighton and Hove Albion to sign Moises Caicedo, 90min understands. The Ecuadorian midfielder has emerged as Chelsea's top midfield target this summer, and talks have already taken place with the player's camp. Personal terms are not seen as an issue from either side, with the player hopeful of the move, but Chelsea are yet to engage fully with Brighton over terms of a potential deal. Caicedo, who signed a new long-term contract in March after seeing a January move to Arsenal fail to materialise, has made it clear to Brighton that…

05 Jun

Liverpool Agree Personal Terms With Brighton’s Alexis Mac Allister

Wontumi2SportsAlexis Mac Allister, Brighton, Liverpool

Liverpool have agreed personal terms with Alexis Mac Allister, 90min understands, and are finalising the details of his proposed transfer with Brighton. The 24-year-old has long been seen as a key target for Liverpool this summer and the Reds have moved quickly to fend off interest from rival suitors and strike an agreement. 90min revealed last Tuesday that Liverpool were confident of tying up a deal for Mac Allister, who won the World Cup with Argentina in December, and personal terms have now been agreed over a long-term contract. The finer details of the transfer fee are still being ironed…