Brighton line up move for RB Leipzig defender Angelino as possible replacement for Marc Cucurella

RB Leipzig left-back Angelino could possibly be returning to the Premier League as Brighton‘s alternative for Marc Cucurella.

With Cucurella near a transfer to Chelsea after submitting a switch request, the Seagulls need to fill that hole.

And with RB Leipzig’s current acquisition of Germany worldwide David Raum on a five-year deal from fellow Bundesliga aspect Hoffenheim, Spanish-born Angelino could possibly be near shifting away.

Angelino could possibly be leaving the Bundesliga to go to Brighton as alternative for Marc Cucurella

In response to Sky Sports activities reporter Florian Plettenberg, the scenario has attracted the curiosity of Hoffenheim, who’ve hopes of changing Raum with a mortgage deal for Angelino, and West Ham – though David Moyes has beforehand distanced himself from that hyperlink. 

Nevertheless, with the Seagulls set to make a major revenue on Cucurella, who they bought final 12 months for £15.4m, they’ve the revenue and the area to purchase massive.

It’s believed Brighton have set a £50m price ticket on Cucurella, and they’re in talks with Chelsea, because the Blues have agreed private phrases with the 24-year-old.

Brighton and Chelsea are persevering with talks, with Cucurella’s £50m transfer showing extra probably 

Angelino, 25, was beforehand on the books at Manchester Metropolis, taking part in six video games for the Residents.

He has made 100 appearances throughout all competitions for RB Leipzig since becoming a member of them on mortgage in January 2020. He moved there completely 13 months later in February 2021.

Nevertheless, the arrival of 24-year-old Raum on the Pink Bull Area on Sunday has led the Spanish left again to think about his future, and he might discover himself again within the high flight of English soccer with Brighton.

Goalkeeper Robert Sanchez is the one different Spanish participant with the Seagulls, forward of their Premier League marketing campaign, which begins with a go to to Previous Trafford on Sunday.