Brighton vs West Ham could be a match of farewells as Manchester City, Arsenal, Aston Villa and Newcastle plot summer bids for Seagull stars

Seagulls fans will hope this Sunday’s match against West Ham is not the last time they see Marc Cucurella in an Albion shirt.
By Derren Howard
Published 19th May 2022, 11:05 GMT
Brighton and Hove Albion boss Graham Potter is bracing himself for a busy summer transfer windowBrighton and Hove Albion boss Graham Potter is bracing himself for a busy summer transfer window
Brighton and Hove Albion boss Graham Potter is bracing himself for a busy summer transfer window

Graham Potter’s team welcome the Hammers to the Amex Stadium for the final Premier League match of the season amid rumours that Manchester City are preparing a £30m bid for the Spanish defender.

Cucurella, 23, has been highly impressive this term following his £15.4m arrival from La Liga outfit Getafe late in last summer’s transfer window.He made his debut at Brentford and has been a virtual ever-present as Albion achieved their highest ever points total in the top flight.

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Cucurella’s versatile and high-energy displays saw him claim the Players’ Player of the season award and also the Fans’ player of the Season prize as well.He has operated in every position on the left flank from full-back, wing-back, left midfield and left wing.

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He even adapted very well to playing left side of the back three following Dan Burn’s £13m exit to Newcastle last January.Cucurella has been a reliable presence alongside Joel Veltman and Lewis Dunk in the back three and has been a key factor to Albion’s strong finish to the season.