BOMBSHELL: Club Insider confirm the SEAGULLS now finally seal deal of First Fabian Hurzeler January wishlist as Player will be announced Brighton player in a blink of January transfer.
Fabian Hurzeler is eagerly awaiting Brighton’s next transfer.
The Seagulls have already reached an agreement with Major League Soccer team Inter Miami for Diego Gomez, with the deal valued around £14 million.
The Paraguayan midfielder is expected to join in January, signing a contract that should keep him at the Amex Stadium until at least June 2029.
Gomez, 21, is a versatile midfielder capable of playing in multiple roles. Last season, he made 19 appearances in the MLS, scoring three goals and providing four assists.
During his time with Inter Miami, Gomez played alongside Lionel Messi and helped the team win the League Cup. Prior to his move to Miami in 2023 for about £2.5 million, he also won two league titles with Paraguayan club Club Libertad.
With 10 caps and one goal for Paraguay, Gomez already has international experience and plays alongside current Brighton player Julio Enciso. He has expressed his ambition to play in the Premier League with Brighton, and final details are expected to be confirmed as soon as the January transfer window opens.
Gomez’s arrival will be a significant boost for head coach Hurzeler, who is currently dealing with numerous injuries in central midfield. Matt O’Riley, a £25 million signing from Celtic, has missed the entire Premier League season so far due to an ankle injury, while veteran James Milner remains sidelined with hamstring issues.
Mats Wieffer has struggled with both form and fitness following his £25 million transfer from Feyenoord, and Carlos Baleba is now out with a knee injury sustained just before Brighton’s 2-1 loss to Liverpool last Saturday.
Midfielder Yasin Ayari is also doubtful for Saturday’s clash with champions Manchester City due to an ankle problem.
With nine more Premier League games before the January window opens, Hurzeler will welcome Gomez’s arrival to help address the ongoing issues in central midfield.