Premier League
Roony Bardghji, a 20-year-old Swedish winger, may leave FC Barcelona during this transfer window due to interest from Brighton. The English team is preparing to make a move, contingent on the potential transfer of Yankuba Minteh to Liverpool, while Barça prioritizes an operation that allows them to retain control over the player.
Bardghji ended the previous season with 871 minutes and struggled for regular playing time in the position usually occupied by Lamine Yamal. The Swede feels the need to compete regularly after his first season in LaLiga, where he played in 21 matches, scored one goal, and provided one assist.
Roony Bardghji seeks an exit for regular game time
Competition in the attack has intensified in recent weeks. FC Barcelona has signed Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi, adding more options for Hansi Flick on the wings.
This situation leaves Roony Bardghji with few guarantees of surpassing his playing time from the previous season. The player wants to move to a team that can offer him a stable role, with the intention to return to Barça after proving he can compete consistently.
The winger is under contract until June 30, 2029. Barcelona paid around €2.5 million to Copenhagen for his signing in 2025, a deal that also included a 15% share of a future sale for the Danish club.
His situation has sparked interest from various leagues. Over ten clubs have inquired during the transfer window, including teams from the Premier League, Italy, France, Portugal, and LaLiga.
The player favors England as he believes he can get playing time there and continue his development in a league with a demanding schedule. However, any agreement must include sporting assurances before his approval.
Brighton awaits Yankuba Minteh's departure
Brighton is currently one of the clubs most advanced in pursuing Bardghji. The English south coast club is ready to make an offer but first needs to resolve the future of Yankuba Minteh, who is being tracked by Liverpool.
If the Gambian winger leaves the squad, Brighton would have a direct opening on the wing and would then proceed with the deal for the Swede. Therefore, Minteh's potential departure could hasten talks with Barça.
The Barcelona sporting management does not intend to part with the player without a way to bring him back. One considered option is a transfer with a buy-back clause to generate income and retain control for a future return.
Many conditions need to be negotiated
This scenario would also require setting aside a percentage for Copenhagen due to the prior agreements in the signing. Another alternative is a one-season loan, but Barcelona seems to view a sale with control mechanisms as a more suitable solution.
Brighton is not the sole contender. Another Premier League club has expressed interest, and teams like Leeds United, Sunderland, Aston Villa, Fulham, Juventus, Ajax, Marseille, and Porto have been linked to the operation.
The next steps hinge on Minteh's future and the strategy chosen by Barça. If Liverpool formalizes their interest in the Gambian, the English club can swiftly move for Roony Bardghji, who aims to secure his exit before the start of LaLiga.
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