Transfer Talk: Barca keen on deal for Brighton star Mitoma

Barcelona are keen on doing a deal for Brighton star Kaoru Mitoma.

Reports in Spain state that the winger has caught the eye of Barca scouts, who love his dribbling ability and eye for goal.

And it has not gone unnoticed by the LaLiga champions that the Japanese international's contract expires in 2025, meaning a deal will be possible next summer when the Seagulls are likely to cash in on their asset.

Mitoma has been one of the leading Premier League attackers since the beginning of last season.

He scored 10 goals and assisted eight in all competitions in the 2022-23 campaign and has completed seven goal involvements in 11 matches so far this term.

The report states that Xavi is keen on adding a left winger to his squad, with the majority of his current options — such as Raphinha, Ferran Torres and Lamine Yamal — preferring to operate from the right.

The club's priority is to sign a holding midfielder but a move for Mitoma is one they are keen to pursue as well.

In other news

West Ham may make a renewed effort to sign Harry Maguire in January should he continue to lack playing time at Manchester United, report ESPN.

South London Press state that United are keen on Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi and could make a move next summer.

Jesse Lingard is moving closer to penning a contract with Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq, say Sky Sports, but the former England international would be unable to feature until January due to rules about foreign players.