Chelsea have been backed to submit a significant offer for Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma in the summer transfer window.
Kaoru Mitoma's magical opening goal set the tone for a dominant night for Brighton as they beat Chelsea for the second time in the space of a week.
Enzo Maresca admitted Chelsea's dismal 3-0 defeat at Brighton was the "worst performance" of his reign as Japan forward Kaoru Mitoma produced a contender for Premier League goal of the season on Friday.
Chelsea produced another disappointing performance as they fell to a 3-0 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League.
Report and free match highlights as Chelseas striker problems were laid bare with Enzo Marescas side failing to register a shot on target for the first time since 2021; Kaoru Mitomas jaw-dropping open
Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game at Southampton (15:00 GMT). Here are the key lines from his news conference: Hurzeler said Pervis Estupinan and Solly March are "an option" but Lewis Dunk is "doubtful".
The Brighton faithful are demanding a yellow card for Cucurella after a nasty looking challenge on Minteh but referee Chris Kavanagh does not agree. Just a talking to but, looking at the replays, it should have been a yellow card. That is only going to increase Brighton’s annoyance at Cururella.
Yankuba Minteh has scored twice and Kaoru Mitoma got a superb opener as Brighton demolished Chelsea 3-0 in the Premier League