After their earlier summer attempt to recruit Georginio Rutter for £30 million was unsuccessful, Brighton is still eager to reach an agreement with Leeds United.
Senior journalist Pete O’Rourke stated in an interview with the most recent episode of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast that Brighton is still in talks to sign the Frenchman before the transfer window ends.
As they attempt to push a deal over the finish line, it is thought that the Premier League team is preparing a fresh offer for the Leeds midfielder.
Paul Robinson, a former goalkeeper for Leeds, had told Football Insider that Brighton was anticipated to come back with a higher bid for the attacker.
Despite signing Ibrahim Osman and Yankuba Minteh this summer, new Brighton manager Fabian Herzeler is eager to expand his attacking options at the AMEX.
Brighton is interested in Rutter because of his versatility and his ability to play as a number ten and throughout the front line.
Brighton is considering signing Leeds United star Georginio Rutter
In January 2023, Rutter signed a club-record £36 million contract to join Leeds from Hoffenheim. He has subsequently made 64 appearances for the team.
The Frenchman helped the team reach the playoff final before losing to Southampton in his first full season at Elland Road with eight goals and sixteen assists.