The most recent rumors and information about transfers pertaining to Brighton & Hove Albion and the Premier League. Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler is eager to introduce new player Yankuba Minteh to the league.
Minteh, who has been outstanding for the Seagulls in the preseason, scored his third goal in as many games last Saturday in the 4-0 friendly victory over Villarreal at the Amex Stadium.
Minteh, 20, left Newcastle for Brighton last month for a reported £30 million. During his standout loan with Feyenoord the previous season, he scored 11 goals and provided six assists in the Eredivisie.
Although Newcastle manager Eddie Howe preferred to keep the Gambian star at St. James’ Park, financial fair play requirements compelled the club to sell. Soon after the trade was officially finalized, Howe remarked, “PSR was tight, it was very late.” We found ourselves in a challenging situation, having been forced into a corner. quite depressing.”
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe wanted to keep the Gambian ace at St James’ Park but the club were forced into the sale due to financial fair play reasons. “PSR was tight, it was very late,” said Howe just after the transfer was confirmed. “We were backed into a corner and we were in a very difficult position. Very sad.”
Brighton has undoubtedly gained by Newcastle’s loss, and Minteh will play in his first Premier League match for the Seahawks this Saturday at Goodison Park against Everton.
Hurzeler responded, “Let’s wait for the Premier League to start,” when asked if he was shocked by Minteh’s strong preseason play. “I have an obvious motto. You will perform like this in games if you put in 100% of your effort in training, counterpress, and strive for daily improvement. He serves as an example of that. I’m hoping he can perform similarly in the Premier League.”
Hurzeler, 31, joined the team this summer after moving from St. Pauli, and on Saturday he will become the youngest permanent manager in Premier League history. Under the German, Brighton has won all four of its preseason games, scoring 14 goals in the process.
“Judging after test matches is never easy,” the former Bayern Munich player remarked. “Playing with greater bravery is possible when the stakes are high. There is a shift in perspective. I’m content when I win. You get confidence when you have goals. That’s the primary lesson to be learned from these games. I observe a progression and a method. The outcomes are inevitable.”
