Overview
- Sunday reports said Carl Rushworth is actively pushing to rejoin Coventry City after a loan season that helped the club win the Championship.
- Brighton have rejected a reported £20m offer and a higher proposal while seeking a valuation closer to £30m, making the transfer fee the key sticking point.
- Rushworth did not play in Brighton’s opening pre-season friendly, a development that has increased speculation about his future and his standing in Albion’s plans.
- Newcastle and other clubs have made enquiries, but sources claim Rushworth has told his representatives that a permanent move to Coventry is his priority.
- A permanent signing would likely make Rushworth Coventry’s first-choice keeper, reduce reliance on Ben Wilson, and end uncertainty over Oliver Dovin’s availability as the club prepares for the Premier League.