Brighton are pushing to secure Yasin Ayari on a new deal while Chelsea and Galatasaray watch the situation closely. TEAMtalk says talks between the midfielder and Brighton have stalled, and the current contract is reported to run to the end of the season, with Brighton also holding an option to extend it by 12 months.
Brighton's contract push
The Hard Tackle reported that a new contract for Ayari has become a priority for Brighton ahead of the coming period. That lines up with the club's wider need to keep hold of a player who has become more prominent in the side.
Ayari has already scored 2 goals in 6 Premier League appearances this season, and he has also registered 2 assists in Brighton’s opening 6 games, according to TEAMtalk. The two reports are not identical on the exact output, but both point in the same direction, his form has improved enough to make him a more attractive target.
The interest Brighton are facing
TEAMtalk says Chelsea have joined Galatasaray in the hunt for Ayari. Brighton are third in the Premier League with 16 points from 7 games, and that kind of start makes losing a young midfielder harder to absorb.
The immediate issue is not a confirmed exit, just a contract that has not moved on as Brighton would like. If the club want to avoid a drawn-out chase, they need a clearer outcome soon, because Ayari's rise has already put him in the middle of a proper market.
Written by Jack Mercer with AI-assisted research, cross-checked against 3 outlets. How we work →
