Premier League
Charalampos Kostoulas, a 19-year-old Greek forward from Brighton, has attracted the interest of the Premier League transfer market, including Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Newcastle United, as well as Inter Milan, following his start to the season. The English club has already set his potential exit at 60 to 70 million euros, surpassing the 35 million they paid to Olympiacos in 2025.
Kostoulas arrived in the Premier League on a contract until June 2030, having completed his first season in England with 2 goals and 1 assist in 21 league matches. His output has changed at the beginning of the 2026-27 campaign, drawing interest from several clubs.
Charalampos Kostoulas changes his scenario at Brighton
Kostoulas' performance explains the increased interest. As of the information released on October 1, the Greek has accumulated 4 goals and 3 assists in 8 games in Brighton's competitions so far this season.
One of his most notable matches came against Arsenal on September 19. Brighton triumphed 3-0, with a goal from Kostoulas and his assist in the opening goal of the match.
The forward had concluded his debut English season with more modest numbers. Opta records 21 appearances in the Premier League 2025-26, with 2 goals and 1 assist, while Brighton had bet on him with a five-year contract upon his arrival from Olympiacos.
The contrast between these two periods explains the shift in his situation in just a few months. Brighton had shown faith in Kostoulas when he was 18 years old and paid 35 million euros for his signing, a sum they now aim to significantly surpass for any interested club.
Babis' brilliant opening goal! 🇬🇷💫 pic.twitter.com/uKep9ItlsQ
— Brighton & Hove Albion (@BHAFC) September 13, 2026
Brighton sets the price amid the Premier's advances
Brighton is not considering an easy negotiation at the moment. Kostoulas is under contract until 2030, and as of the information published on Thursday, the club believes his price tag lies between 60 and 70 million euros. There is currently no concrete negotiation with any of the interested clubs.
Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Newcastle United stand among the Premier League clubs tracking the forward. Chelsea had already shown interest before Kostoulas chose Brighton in 2025.
Outside of England, Inter Milan is also monitoring his progress, while Real Madrid was interested in signing him in 2024. Kostoulas' profile as a center-forward has allowed him to act as an offensive reference, with his age and contract until 2030 giving Brighton room to demand a substantial investment.
His market value still falls below Brighton's demands. Transfermarkt placed it at 25 million euros in June 2026, while Sofascore valued him at 27 million, figures that do not match the English club's asking price.
The upcoming transfer window will reveal whether any of the five clubs turn their interest into a formal proposal. For now, Charalampos Kostoulas will remain at Brighton, with a contract until 2030 and an internal valuation of 60-70 million euros setting the starting point for any operation in the Premier League.
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