Brighton have shown over the last few years that they can deal with any level of departures from the club, due to their expansive scouting network and expert recruitment. Regardless of which players decide to remain loyal, the club will undoubtedly continue their journey to become more competitive at the top end of the league.  Personnel and staff have left in abundance in the past few seasons, and the exodus may not be over yet, but Brighton has a clear project and plan which is not dependent on any single individual.
Brighton are now a team filled with quality with an international reputation that has been gradually growing, and they have the potential to be even more remarkable as they will attempt to achieve European qualification for the first time in their history this season. However, their strong form has been due to a number of players operating at levels that rival the league’s leading stars. The Seagulls will be braced for an abundance of bids for their talents as they are set to be highly sought after by some of the biggest clubs in the summer transfer window. Leandro Trossard was the most recent to depart as the Belgian joined Arsenal in January. Mitoma could very well be next and some others could also be in the shop window come the summer, as Brighton are not afraid to cash in when the price is right.
Kaoru Mitoma is the complete package
Kaoru Mitoma has quickly established himself as one of the Premier League’s strongest performers ever since Potter left the club in September. He has been the leading force in Brighton’s European charge with De Zerbi’s side now being offered at 6/5 in sports betting to finish in a Europa League position. Mitoma had managed seven goals and two assists after 21 appearances across all competitions this season, which is particularly impressive considering he is a creative winger. The Japanese international is an unselfish player that often takes on full-backs time and time again in order to create a favourable opportunity for a teammate. Mitoma is an exciting player for football fans of both Brighton and the opposition teams, he is direct and decisive and often gets both sets of spectators off their seats.
Goals – Starring Kaoru Mitoma
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— TheSecretScout (@TheSecretScout_) February 4, 2023
Mitoma could perhaps also be in demand due to the entire package he offers as a footballer. In football, a strong mentality is absolutely essential in the modern game in order to thrive under a huge amount of pressure. Mitoma has just that, he opted to come to Europe to further his career a number of years after he first received an offer. Mitoma felt it was sensible to stay in Japan to study and develop in his home nation’s domestic league before taking a huge leap in moving his entire life to Europe.
He even conducted his university thesis on the art of one-on-one dribbling – he has always analysed his own dribbling as he was driven to constantly find ways to develop his technique and improve as a footballer. Brighton have a player that is determined to reach the top level of the game, and he is a player they may struggle to keep hold of as a result.Â
Who else could be chased by England’s biggest clubs?
Pervis Estupinan is another player that could receive a huge move following his impressive form this season. His high energy at left-back has been vital in defense as well as attack, which is proven by his six-assist haul after just 22 games in the league and FA Cup. Estupinan’s most impressive display came early in the new year away to Leicester where he added two to his assist tally in a single fixture.
Arsenal or Manchester City could be willing to pay a healthy sum for his services. Mikel Arteta’s side may be in the market for a left back to provide competition for Oleksandr Zinchenko due to Kieran Tierney’s long-term injury woes. Pep Guardiola may look to sign a natural left-sided replacement for Joao Cancelo if he makes his Bayern Munich loan move permanent in the summer.. The Ecuadorian international may remain at Brighton beyond this summer as he only joined at the start of the season and the club will likely demand a large fee for his services.
¡Vamos Ecuador! 🇪🇨💪🏽 pic.twitter.com/zI8qlyq5cd
— Pervis Estupiñan (@PervisEstupinan) November 17, 2022
Whether Mitoma and Estupinan decide to remain at The Amex Stadium this summer could be heavily dependent on Brighton’s league finish – European qualification would surely lead to them sticking around for what would be a significant moment in the club’s history. Brighton gradually improved as a club ever since they celebrated promotion to the Premier League in 2017, but European qualification would represent the peak of their development so far.
Brighton have shown over the last few years that they can deal with any level of departures from the club, due to their expansive scouting network and expert recruitment. Regardless of which players decide to remain loyal, the club will undoubtedly continue their journey to become more competitive at the top end of the league. Personnel and staff have left in abundance in the past few seasons, and the exodus may not be over yet, but Brighton has a clear project and plan which is not dependent on any single individual.
