Overview
- Multiple reports in early October say Kaoru Mitoma is in the final year of his Brighton deal and that extension talks have stalled, prompting monitoring from Tottenham and Liverpool.
- Tottenham’s interest is driven in part by Roberto De Zerbi’s previous work with Mitoma and the prospect of a winter reunion if Brighton accept a reduced fee.
- Brighton confirmed Mitoma underwent hamstring surgery in May and remains on a cautious rehabilitation programme, a factor that weakens immediate demand from buyers.
- The club faces a clear choice: try to sell in January at a lower fee to recoup value or keep Mitoma and risk losing him on a free transfer when his contract expires in June 2027.
- Several other European teams, including Bayern Munich and Atlético Madrid, have tracked Mitoma and his situation will hinge on his recovery and activity during the January window.