Brighton in discussions over surprise free transfer for Florian Grillitsch

Brighton talks to sign former TSG 1899 Hoffenheim midfielder Florian Grealish


Graham Potter’s Brighton are no longer able to hold on to key midfielder Yves Bisuma this summer after the Malian headed north to the capital in a move to Antonio Conte’s project at Tottenham, but the Sears could move smartly as they begin talks over a potential deal for the Austria international. Florian Grealish.

Reports from Mike McGrath of The Telegraph have confirmed Brighton are looking to steal a run on some of the big names across Europe for the services of the 26-year-old versatile midfielder after his contract expired following the 2021-22 Bundesliga campaign.

Grelic was a lead performer during his tenures with Werder Bremen and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim after arriving in Germany in 2013 from Austrian SKN St. Polten.

Arsenal was Mikel Arteta One of the big club cadres who are said to care about Grealish in a tangible waybut Potter’s Brighton could have a reversal of transitions and a versatile replacement for the Bisoma as the gulls continue to shop smart from summer to summer.

Capable of spreading in five different positions, Grealish has 33 caps for his country and his tactical versatility combined with his technical quality and powerful drive have made him one of Sinsheim’s top players over the past five seasons.

In addition, Grillitsch has seen a long time in systems that utilized four defenses and three backs with various different assignments in midfield as well as the center back.

As Brighton looks to build on a very successful 2021-22 Premier League campaign that saw them finish ninth in the table, Grealish will add key ingredients that can help Potter continue to build his reputation in England.


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