Overview
- Fabrizio Romano reports Buonanotte has accepted Chelsea’s proposal, with Chelsea and Brighton in very advanced talks to finalize the structure of an initial loan.
- Sky Sports says Chelsea are frontrunners for the 20-year-old on a deal without an option or obligation to buy, with Brighton keen for any loan to stay within England despite interest from Borussia Dortmund and others.
- Leeds United’s near-complete loan collapsed after travel and medical plans were set, opening the door for Chelsea to move in late in the window.
- talkSPORT and other outlets link the approach to BlueCo’s multi-club model and note Strasbourg was considered, though current expectations point to an England-based loan to Chelsea.
- Buonanotte joined Brighton in 2023 and spent last season on loan at Leicester City, scoring six goals in 35 appearances after tallying five in 50 for Brighton.