Brighton have made contact with experienced former Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels, according to Sky Germany.
The 35-year-old became a free agent after leaving Dortmund at the end of last season.
He made 508 appearances in all competitions for Borussia Dortmund in two separate spells and 78 appearances for Germany, although he was not selected for this summer’s European Championships.
Hummels played a key role in the Bundesliga side’s run to the Champions League final, but they lost 2-0 to Real Madrid at Wembley.
Brighton are interested in signing a centre-back and are searching for a replacement in that position under new manager Fabian Huerzeller. The youngest permanent head coach in history, aged 31.
Brighton signed wingers Jankuba Minter and Ibrahim Osman this summer, as well as midfielders Mats Weaver and Malik Yarkoue, but has yet to strengthen defensively.
Brighton in talks for Celtic’s Matt O’Reilly
Celtics head coach Brendan Rodgers and Matt O’Reilly
Brighton are in talks with Celtic over a deal for Matt O’Reilly, with Chelsea and a number of other clubs interested in the midfielder.
O’Reilly has been the subject of bids from Atalanta this summer, with other clubs from the Premier League and abroad also interested.
The Denmark international made 49 appearances for Brendan Rodgers’ side last season, scoring 19 goals and providing 18 assists as Celtic beat Kilmarnock 4-0 in Sunday’s Scottish Premiership opener. In the game, he scored the second goal.
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Highlights from the Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and Kilmarnock.
sky sports news It was also reported over the weekend that he was one of a number of options being considered by Chelsea to replace Connor Gallagher should he complete his move to Atletico Madrid.
The 23-year-old is contracted to Celtic until 2027, with the club rejecting a £20m bid from Atletico Madrid in January.
sky sports Expert Chris Sutton believes switching to American Express was the wrong move for O’Reilly. He said on X: “With the utmost respect to Brighton, they are a well-run club and I think Matt O’Reilly should set his sights higher.
“I’d like to see him give it another try in the Champions League with Celtic at the moment. Unless it’s a big enough move, stay for another season.”
When does the summer transfer window open and close?
this 2024 summer transfer window The Premier League will officially end at 11pm UK time on August 30, and the Scottish League will officially end at 11:30pm.
The Premier League has brought forward its deadline to link up with other major European leagues. The deadline was determined following discussions with leagues in England, Germany, Italy, Spain and France.
