Transfer deadline: Everton and Wolves-linked midfielder to leave Brighton after £25m deal

Brighton and Hove Albion’s Colombia international Steven Alzate is set to leave on transfer deadline day following the recent arrival of Carlos Baleba from Lille
By Derren Howard
Published 1st Sep 2023, 10:06 BST
Updated 1st Sep 2023, 10:09 BST
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Alzate, 24, enjoyed a decent season loan on in Belgium last term with Standard Liege and was said to have impressed Albion boss Roberto De Zerbi in pre-season.

He featured in the Premier League Summer Series for Brighton in America but despite the exits of midfielders Moises Caicedo and Alexis Mac Allister, Alzate is not expected to feature this season.

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There’s plenty of interest, with Premier League rivals Everton and Wolves both linked, while La Liga outfit Seville are keen as are Fiorentina of Serie A.

Steven Alzate of Brighton & Hove Albion featured in pre-season but could well be on the move todaySteven Alzate of Brighton & Hove Albion featured in pre-season but could well be on the move today
Steven Alzate of Brighton & Hove Albion featured in pre-season but could well be on the move today

The Colombian has one year remaining on his contract and could be available for around £5m. He has made 51 appearances for Brighton in all competitions, scoring three goals with two assists. Last term at Liege he made 29 appearances with three goals and five assists.

The former Leyton Orient man joined Brighton in 2017 and progressed through the youth ranks. He made his first team debut in the Carabao Cup at Bristol Rovers in 2019 under then manager Graham Potter.

Brighton are quite well stacked in midfield and last week signed Carlos Baleba from Lille for around £25m. He will compete for minutes in the central areas alongside the likes of James Milner, Mo Dahoud, Billy Gilmour and Pascal Gross.

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