Isabelle Martin

Isabelle Martin

Sports Journalist · 100 articles

Brighton tracking £12m-rated Lille midfield talent
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Brighton tracking £12m-rated Lille midfield talent

Brighton & Hove Albion are understood to be closely monitoring Lille midfielder Ngal’ayel Mukau as the club continues planning for a return to European football next season, according to TEAMtalk. The Seagulls have reportedly carried out detailed scouting checks on the 21-year-old defensive midfielder, who has emerged as one of Ligue 1’s most promising young […]

Brighton trio named in Netherlands World Cup squad
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Brighton trio named in Netherlands World Cup squad

Three Brighton & Hove Albion players have been named in the Netherlands’ squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, with Bart Verbruggen, Jan Paul van Hecke and Mats Wieffer all included by Ronald Koeman. The selection marks another significant moment for Brighton’s growing international presence and reflects the impact several Seagulls players have made throughout […]

Player profile: Jack Hinshelwood
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Player profile: Jack Hinshelwood

A product of the club’s academy, Jack Hinshelwood has developed from a local prospect into one of the most exciting young players at the Amex Stadium, with his rise reflecting Brighton’s continued commitment to youth development. Hinshelwood joined Brighton’s academy at the age of seven and progressed through every level of the club’s youth system. […]

Two former Seagulls chasing Champions League glory with Arsenal
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Two former Seagulls chasing Champions League glory with Arsenal

As Arsenal prepare for the biggest match in European club football, two former Brighton & Hove Albion players could soon add a UEFA Champions League winners’ medal to their collection. Ben White and Leandro Trossard both played significant roles in Brighton’s rise from Premier League newcomers to European challengers before making the move to North […]

Player profile: Pascal Gross
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Player profile: Pascal Gross

Few players have shaped the modern history of Brighton & Hove Albion quite like Pascal Gross. Signed from Ingolstadt ahead of Brighton’s first-ever Premier League season in 2017, Gross quickly became one of the club’s most influential and intelligent players. Nearly a decade later, he remains one of the defining figures of Albion’s rise from […]

Brighton submit £26m bid for Serie A midfielder
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Brighton submit £26m bid for Serie A midfielder

Brighton & Hove Albion have reportedly submitted a £26 million bid for Arthur Atta as the club looks to strengthen its midfield options ahead of next season’s UEFA Conference League campaign. The 23-year-old midfielder enjoyed an impressive season with Udinese Calcio in the Serie A. According to TUTTOmercatoWEB, Atta has emerged as a closely monitored […]

Brighton and Hove Albion’s all-time Premier League XI
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Brighton and Hove Albion’s all-time Premier League XI

Brighton & Hove Albion have transformed from relegation candidates into one of the Premier League’s smartest and most progressive clubs. Since promotion in 2017, Albion have developed elite talents, qualified for Europe, and built an identity admired across English football. Selecting an all-time Premier League XI is no easy task, but this side combines the […]

Hinshelwood sends bold Brighton Conference League message
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Hinshelwood sends bold Brighton Conference League message

Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Jack Hinshelwood says the club can approach next season’s UEFA Conference League campaign “with full ambition” after securing a return to European football on the final day of the Premier League season. Despite a disappointing 3-0 defeat against Manchester United at the Amex Stadium, Brighton’s eighth-place finish was enough to […]

Brighton face huge rebuild after Europe qualification
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Brighton face huge rebuild after Europe qualification

Brighton & Hove Albion enter the summer facing one of the most important transfer windows in recent years. Several senior players could depart, key positions require strengthening and Fabian Hurzeler must balance immediate competitiveness with Brighton’s long-term recruitment model. The Seagulls have consistently evolved well during periods of transition, but this summer feels particularly significant. […]

Brighton could be exploring a summer move for Bayern Munich midfielder
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Brighton could be exploring a summer move for Bayern Munich midfielder

Brighton & Hove Albion have carried out extensive scouting work on Bayern Munich midfielder Arijon Ibrahimovic as the club continues to identify emerging European talent ahead of the summer transfer window. The 20-year-old, who spent the 2025/26 season on loan at Bundesliga side , has attracted growing interest after a consistent campaign in Germany. According […]

How injuries derailed Brighton’s next superstar
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How injuries derailed Brighton’s next superstar

Not long ago, Evan Ferguson looked destined to become the Premier League’s next superstar striker. Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City were all linked with the Brighton forward while comparisons to Harry Kane and even Kylian Mbappe began to emerge following his explosive breakthrough on the south coast. At just 18 years old, Ferguson […]

Player profile: Lewis Dunk
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Player profile: Lewis Dunk

There are very few one-club players left in modern football, but Lewis Dunk has become the embodiment of Brighton & Hove Albion’s rise from League One outsiders to established Premier League contenders. Born in Brighton and educated at Varndean School, Dunk’s connection to the club stretches far beyond simply wearing the shirt. Having joined Albion’s […]