Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr are relentless with their recruitment and have stepped up with a €65 million bid for Brighton & Hove Albion attacker Kaoru Mitoma. The Saudi League club has been pushing for new additions, closing a deal for Aston Villa’s Jhon Duran, and now their radar has turned them to the Brighton winger.

FOOTBALL – Brighton & Hove Albion have dismissed Al Nassr’s substantial $67.5 million offer for their star winger Kaoru Mitoma, according to reports. The Saudi Arabian club made the bid as part of their effort to strengthen their squad, particularly as they look to add quality players to compete at higher levels.

Transfer expert David Ornstein posted: “EXCL: Al Nassr approach Brighton & Hove Albion with formal bid to sign Kaoru Mitoma. Proposal for Japan international winger €65m - formally rejected by #BHAFC. 27yo top target to fulfil #AlNassr aim of bolstering in wide attacking areas @TheAthleticFC.”

Manchester United endured a miserable 3-1 defeat at home by Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday after visiting winger Yankuba Minteh scored one goal and created another, with the hosts not helped by a howler from goalkeeper Andre Onana.

Low block — two words guaranteed to send shivers down the spines of the Amex faithful. The Everton game was the latest example of Brighton labouring against opponents set up to protect their goal and crowding the space in front of it, reducing the distances between defence, midfield and attack.

Manchester United lost 1-3 to Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford in the Premier League on Sunday.The Red Devils found themselves trailing early when Kaoru Mitoma delivered a perfectly timed pass

Follow the reaction as Manchester United are beaten 3-1 by Brighton at home, with their fifth defeat in eight games leaving them 13th in the table

Iliman Ndiaye's first-half penalty proves decisive as Everton ease their relegation fears with a hard-fought victory at Brighton.

Follow live coverage as Brighton & Hove Albion face Everton today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

They have now won eight of their 16 English Premier League meetings against the Red Devils. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Manchester United’s recent struggles at Old Trafford were compounded by a sharp Brighton & Hove Albion side, who clinched a 3-1 victory in a Premier League clash that once again highlighted the tactical gulf between the aspirations and realities of the home side.

Transfer expert David Ornstein posted: “EXCL: Al Nassr approach Brighton & Hove Albion with formal bid to sign Kaoru Mitoma. Proposal for Japan international winger €65m - formally rejected by #BHAFC. 27yo top target to fulfil #AlNassr aim of bolstering in wide attacking areas @TheAthleticFC.”