Transfer rumours and news from the Premier League and Brighton and Hove Albion
Mason Cotcher, a promising Sunderland striker, is a target for Brighton and Hove Albion. The 17-year-old Sunderland academy ace and England young international dazzled for the Black Cats last season, scoring 10 goals in 19 outings in the under-18 Premier League.
Sunderland manager Tony Mowbray is a big fan of Cotcher’s abilities, and he was in his team for the FA Cup third round win over Shrewsbury Town earlier this year.
Cotcher is being watched by a number of clubs and has recently played for Arsenal’s under-18s as the Gunners monitor his growth. According to sunderlandecho.com, Brighton is also interested, and Rangers is keeping a close eye on the situation.
Meanwhile, according to www.express.co.uk, Arsenal intends to revive their interest in Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz. Arsenal wanted to sign the 25-year-old Brazilian international in 2022, but Villa turned down proposals of over £25 million.
The in-form midfielder then agreed to terms with Villa Park on a new deal until June 2026, and the 25-year-old has impressed since the arrival of head coach Unai Emery.
Luiz scored twice in Aston Villa’s 2-0 win against West Ham yesterday, and he is said to be attracting interest from clubs throughout the Premier League. The sum, however, would have to be much higher than the £25 million proposed by Arsenal last year, as the Brazilian is now worth more than £50 million.
Arteta signed Declan Rice for £105 million last summer, but the club needs more power in that area, with Thomas Partey, Jorginho, and Mohamed Elneny all facing unclear futures at the Emirates.
Villa, on the other hand, have had a fantastic start to the season and will be reluctant to lose one of their finest players, especially in January, when they are anticipated to challenge for a top-four berth.
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