Brighton & Hove Albion are leading the Premier League race to sign Barcelona's highly rated young attacker Roony Bardghji. The Swedish international is strongly linked with a move to England due to fierce competition for places in the Barcelona attack.

What's at stake for Brighton & Hove Albion?

With the club currently standing 8th in the Premier League, 53 points from 38 games, and a recent form of LLWLW, they are looking to strengthen their wide options.

Why the transfer matters

Roony Bardghji started just seven league matches and had just 911 minutes of action across all competitions last season, but still managed six direct goal contributions – two goals and four assists. The Barcelona hierarchy are carefully considering their financial and sporting options regarding the ‘top-level’ 20-year-old.

What comes next?

Brighton and Newcastle are at the front of a lengthy queue, with both clubs having a proven track record of integrating elite talent into their first-team squads. They have already gone head-to-head for a player this summer, with Brighton beating Newcastle to the signing of Nigerian starlet Zadok Yohanna. As of now, Brighton & Hove Albion are 32 points behind leaders Arsenal, and a successful transfer could be crucial in closing the gap. With a goal difference of +6, having scored 52 goals and conceded 46 this season, the club is looking to build on their current momentum.