Report: Brighton pushing to sign defender in £11m deal
Brighton & Hove Albion is in advanced talks to sign Olympiacos right back Costinha for approximately £11 million. The move comes as Brighton seeks to strengthen their squad, particularly in the right back position, due to Joel Veltman's impending departure. Costinha's experience in the Champions League makes him a fitting candidate for Brighton's ambitions in European competitions.
- ▪Brighton is negotiating a deal worth around £11 million for defender Costinha.
- ▪Joel Veltman is likely to leave the club at the end of the season, creating a gap in the squad.
- ▪Costinha has made 35 appearances for Olympiacos this season, including seven in the Champions League.
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