Brighton have agreed a deal to signal Sunderland’s teenage expertise Tommy Watson after the top of this season.
Fabian Hurzeler’s aspect have been linked with the 18-year-old ahead within the final two switch home windows, although have been unable to seal the switch.
Nonetheless, Brighton confirmed on Tuesday {that a} transfer reportedly price as much as £10million has been agreed for Watson to hitch the membership when the following switch window opens in July.
Watson, who has simply 17 first-team appearances for Sunderland, might be obtainable for Regis Le Bris’ aspect till the top of the 2024-25 marketing campaign earlier than shifting to Brighton on a four-year deal, with the choice of a fifth.
“Tommy is an thrilling younger expertise who we have now been monitoring for a major time period,” Brighton’s technical director David Weir mentioned.
“He’s had a superb breakthrough season with Sunderland, and we’re wanting ahead to him becoming a member of us in the summertime.
“Nonetheless, for now, his full focus is on serving to them end their season as strongly as doable.”
We’re happy to verify we have now reached an settlement to signal Tommy Watson from Sunderland, for undisclosed phrases.
The 18-year-old has agreed a deal that runs till June 2029, and can formally turn out to be an Albion participant when the summer time switch window opens.
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The England Below-18 worldwide made his Championship debut in April 2023 in opposition to Huddersfield City.
Watson caught the eye of many, nonetheless, when scoring twice in a 2-1 win over Stoke Metropolis in December.
He has struggled all through an injury-hit marketing campaign this time period, although, enjoying simply 542 minutes within the Championship throughout his 14 appearances.