Exclusive: Brighton interested in recruiting €20m defender as two stars face uncertain futures

Joel Veltman and Tariq Lamptey face uncertain futures at Brighton and should one of the duo leave, the Seagulls could move for Benfica right-back Alexander Bah.

Veltman and Lamptey are out of contract with the Premier League club in 2025 and if they don’t sign new deals at the Amex, this summer would be the ideal time to sell the defenders.

Brighton are yet to make a decision on the futures of the full-backs and if the Seagulls sell the two stars, sources have told CaughtOffside that the English outfit could move for Benfica’s Alexander Bah.

The Premier League side are interested in the 26-year-old and have already held talks with the Portuguese club to enquire about the details of a deal.

Benfica are seeking €20m for Bah, who has a contract at the Estádio da Luz until 2027.

New Brighton coach Fabian Hürzeler appreciates the Danish star and would like to have the 26-year-old in his squad, however, it remains to be seen if the Seagulls will make a move for the Benfica star as it also depends on what happens with Veltman and Lamptey.