Brighton ‘showing interest’ in player – Multiple scouting trips, structure of transfer could see loan move

AIK Fotboll’s Yasin Ayari has emerged as a target for Brighton & Hove Albion in the winter market.

The 19-year-old came up through the Swedish club’s academy and was promoted to their first team in 2020. Last year, he was a regular for AIK, managing five goals and two assists from 33 matches, which includes five appearances in the UEFA Europa Conference League qualifiers.

Aftonbladet state Brighton scouted the midfielder on numerous occasions in 2022 and are now ‘showing interest’ in him.

Ayari made his debut for Sweden in their 2-0 friendly win over Finland on Monday. He has attracted interest from foreign clubs for a long time and the report adds AIK are ‘expected to sell’ him in January.

Roberto De Zerbi’s side have included the teenager in the ‘list of possible signings’ for the current window. The Seagulls are owned by Tony Bloom, who also owns Royale Union Saint-Gilloise.

In the event the Premier League side were to sign Ayari this month, there is a possibility he could be sent out on loan to Union Saint-Gilloise. Another alternative is for the Belgian club to buy him first.

If Brighton complete the deal, Ayari will need a work permit to represent them. Should he fail to obtain it, the Swede could be loaned out to Union Saint-Gilloise.