Brighton & Hove Albion have entered the transfer tussle for Barcelona winger Roony Bardghji, joining Aston Villa, Leeds United, Sunderland and Fulham in the race to sign the Sweden international this summer.
The Seagulls’ interest was confirmed on June 27, when reports suggested they could pip Leeds to the deal. Barcelona, who signed Bardghji from FC Copenhagen for around €2m plus bonuses in July 2025, are open to letting him leave after he asked for a move due to limited minutes behind Lamine Yamal.
What’s the latest on Roony Bardghji’s transfer?
Barcelona took Bardghji from FC Copenhagen last July for around €2m with add-ons. The 20-year-old managed just 842 minutes across 28 matches, scoring twice and making four assists. With Yamal entrenched on the right wing, Bardghji’s role at Camp Nou has shrunk, prompting his request to leave in this window. His agent has been negotiating exit terms, with Barcelona open to either a loan or a sale with a buyback clause-though they prefer the latter to raise funds while keeping control.
Why does this matter for Brighton & Hove Albion?
Brighton’s push for Bardghji comes as they look to bolster their attacking options ahead of the new season. The Seagulls, sitting eighth in the Premier League with 53 points from 38 games and a +6 goal difference, have struggled to score consistently, managing just 52 goals all season. A creative winger like Bardghji could add cutting edge to their attack, especially with the title race now a distant 32 points behind Arsenal.
Who else is in the running?
Five Premier League sides have made approaches, with Aston Villa, Leeds, Sunderland, Fulham and Brighton all linked. Outside England, Juventus, Marseille, Ajax, FC Porto and unnamed Spanish clubs have also shown interest. Sport claims Bardghji has over 10 offers on the table, though it’s unclear if Fulham and Brighton have submitted formal proposals. A final summit is expected to decide his next club and the transfer structure.
What happens next?
Bardghji’s camp is working to finalize his exit, with Barcelona prioritizing a sale over a loan to balance finances and retain future flexibility. The winger’s decision could come within days as clubs jockey for position. Brighton, meanwhile, will need to move quickly if they want to land the Sweden international before the window slams shut.
Brighton & Hove Albion are eighth in the Premier League with 53 points, 14 wins, 11 draws and 13 losses from 38 games, with recent form reading LLWLW. They’ve scored 52 goals and conceded 46, sitting 32 points behind league leaders Arsenal.
