Brighton and Brentford interest ‘can quickly become concrete’, contact made – Club ‘more willing’ to let player leave
Brentford previously made an attempt to sign Fiorentina defender Michael Kayode and while the Bees are still interested in the youngster, there are also links with Brighton & Hove Albion.
This comes from SportItalia, who have been reported on Kayode’s situation and information from journalist Alfredo Pedulla.
He’s revealed the 20-year is determined to leave Fiorentina and work is ongoing to find the right solution that suits all parties involved.
Brighton and Brentford have made enquiries for the youngster in the past few days and their approach ‘can quickly become concrete’, with La Viola ‘more willing’ to make a sale than they were in the past.
The report mentions Aston Villa were keen on the player in the summer but club sporting director Monchi was unable to reach an agreement.
Brighton and Brentford would be encouraged by the fact that yesterday it was suggested Fiorentina could accept a fee of around €15m for Kayode, whose valuation has dropped from around €30m in the summer.
‘Played with painkillers’ – Another injury blow for Brighton ahead of Brentford
Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler said he will not take any more chances with injured striker Danny Welbeck.
The veteran front runner has been a key man for Hurzeler and has six goals and two assists from his 14 Premier League outings so far this term.
Welbeck, 34, has though missed three of the last four top flight fixtures due to an ankle issue and Hurzeler expects the former Manchester United and Arsenal striker to miss tonight’s clash against Brentford and most likely Brighton’s trip to Aston Villa on December 30.
“He played with painkillers at Leicester,” said Hurzeler in the pre-Brentford press conference. “We thought he would be ready for that game. He also felt ready.
“When you take painkillers the pain, of course, is not that bad, but if you don’t feel as though there is a process and an improving feeling inside your body then you have to take care of your body.
“He has suffered during his career with a lot of injuries so it’s very important that he has a good feeling when he steps on the pitch. He hasn’t had this positive feeling, the feeling of improvement.
“You have to find the right solution for the club and for the player. You can’t push him through this period with painkillers all the time.
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