Arsenal fit face new wahala for transfer market as another Premier League rival don enter the chase for Sevilla midfielder Lucien Agoume.
Mikel Arteta still dey reason how to add more power for midfield, even after signing Martin Zubimendi and Christian Norgaard this summer.
Rumours still dey fly say Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong fit waka come North London before 2026, but while that gist never clear, another name don show face — and this time Brighton dey involved too.
Arsenal and Brighton Battle for Agoume
According to Fichajes, both Arsenal and Brighton dey show serious interest for Lucien Agoume, Sevilla midfielder wey dem rate around £20m.
At just 23 years, the Frenchman dey seen as versatile option wey fit complement the likes of Zubimendi, Declan Rice and Odegaard inside different Arteta setups.
For Agoume side, chance to dey play steady Champions League football with Arsenal go sweet, but Brighton fit lure am with heavy promise of first-team minutes.
The former Inter Milan man first land Sevilla on loan January 2024 before dem make am permanent for August same year. Since then, he don gather 38 La Liga appearances, 51 overall for Sevilla.
How Agoume Fit Strengthen Arsenal Midfield?
Agoume no be small player when e reach ball-winning. Fbref data show say he dey inside 90th percentile for tackles attempted and 74th percentile for challenges won. For midfield zone, the guy na monster — ranking 97th percentile for tackles, interceptions, and combined defensive actions per 90 minutes.
Another thing wey stand out na him love for long-range shots, with average attempt distance of 15.5m (89th percentile). E fit no be Arteta’s top priority for goals, but e add another unpredictable dimension to play.
TPB Verdict
Agoume dey look like proper Arteta-type signing — young, technical, hardworking, and still plenty room for growth. But Brighton no go give up easily because De Zerbi sabi develop raw talent steady. Arsenal fit offer Champions League exposure, Brighton fit offer guaranteed minutes. Na the player go decide where him future dey shine pass.
