22/04/2025 22:00
Brighton will not stand in the way of winger Kaoru Mitoma this summer if Saudi giants Al Nassr make a suitable offer, sources have told Football Insider.
The Saudi Pro League side saw a bid of almost £55million for Mitoma rejected in January but are expected to return with a new offer this summer.
Sources say the 27-year-old is high on the list for Al Nassr, who are keen to add reinforcements in the off-season.
Brighton will not stand in the way of Mitoma, with the Japan international’s Amex Stadium contract having just two years left to run.
Al Nassr expected to return with new Mitoma offer
Money is no issue for top Saudi sides and they are expected to test the Seagulls’ resolve in the summer window.
Brighton stand to make a huge profit on the winger, who joined from Japanese side Kawasaki Frontale for around £2.5million in 2021.
| Appearances (Starts) | 37 (32) |
| Minutes Played | 2859 |
| Goals | 9 |
| Assists | 3 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 |
Mitoma has made 37 appearances across all competitions this season, scoring nine goals and notching three assists.
He has become a regular for Japan in recent years and helped them become the first nation to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
Moyes plots Ferguson raid at Everton
Meanwhile, Football Insider has revealed (18 April) that David Moyes has told Everton he wants to sign striker Evan Ferguson from Brighton this summer.
Everton could land Ferguson for a much cheaper fee than initially thought – with his value not increasing at West Ham despite Brighton's hopes.
He has made just seven appearances for the Irons and is yet to score for Graham Potter’s side.
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