Brighton

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Soccer-Mitoma masters the art of dribbling to lead Brighton charge (The Star Online)

(Reuters) - Kaoru Mitoma's pace and movement in the final third has been a breath of fresh air for Brighton & Hove Albion this season, but his skills on the ...

But also, it's important for him to play another year with us," De Zerbi added. If I can move the opponent's body, I win," Mitoma had said. With his close control, his acceleration with the ball and a unique ability to decelerate to a standstill almost at will, the 25-year-old once seen as a raw talent has mastered the art of dribbling in one of Europe's most physical leagues.

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Brighton CEO insists they 'don't need to sell players' amid Karou ... (Daily Mail)

Mitoma has been a key player for the Seagulls this season, scoring nine goals across all competitions including dramatic late winners against Liverpool and ...

'If a bigger club came in for him, provided the price was right, provided the contract was right for him, provided the time was right for us us, then we would be open minded to doing the deal.' If Brighton do hang on to Mitoma, it will buck a trend that has seen the club sell a number of key players in the past few years. He went on to suggest Brighton would not be forced into selling the winger, adding: 'We're very fortunate from a financial point of view that we're not a club that has to sell players to survive.'

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Man Utd scout Brighton star Mitoma as new transfer target emerges ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Kaoru Mitoma has been excellent for Brighton this season under Roberto De Zerbi and his form has attracted interest from clubs across Europe, ...

Mitoma has started every game he has been available in since and has been a key component in the Seagulls' [Champions League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/champions-league) bid. The reports sent by United's scouts will no doubt come in handy then, and for the rearranged Premier League game on the south coast, which has yet to have a fixed date due to United's European commitments. United will almost certainly dip into the market to further bolster Ten Hag's rebuild. [Wout Weghorst](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/wout-weghorst) will also return to [Burnley](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/burnley-fc) at the end of the campaign following his short-term loan spell. [Ben White](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/benjamin-white), [Leandro Trossard](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/leandro-trossard), Yves Bissouma, Dan Burn and Marc Cucurella in the last few years - and Mitoma certainly wouldn't come cheap. Having grabbed nine goals and six assists in 27 matches this season, Mitoma's form has caught the attention of several clubs across Europe, including United. [Let us know in the comments below!](https://www.mirror.co.uk/incoming/man-utd-brighton-mitoma-transfer-29506899#comments-wrapper) [The Beautiful Game Podcast](https://go.skimresources.com?id=76202X1526515&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fpodcasts.apple.com%2Fgb%2Fpodcast%2Fthe-beautiful-game-podcast%2Fid1464558689&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mirror.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fnews%2Fman-utd-transfers-brighton-mitoma-29506899), Brighton chief Paul Barber said: "He's (Mitoma) another player that no doubt is going to be in the spotlight again come the next transfer window, but we're ready for that and we understand that." [FA Cup](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/fa-cup) semi-final tie at Wembley in April. [Manchester United](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) are tracking the progress of [Brighton](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/brighton-and-hove-albion-fc) star Kaoru Mitoma following his impressive breakthrough season at the Amex Stadium. [Brighton](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/brighton-and-hove-albion-fc) debut back in August during a Carabao Cup tie against Forest Green, but hasn't looked back since making his first [Premier League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/premier-league) start against [Chelsea](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/chelsea-fc) back in October. [the Sun](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21773477/kaoru-mitoma-man-utd-transfer-brighton-scouting/).

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Manchester United 'send scouts' to watch Brighton star Kaoru ... (talkSPORT.com)

Manchester United are in the race to sign Brighton star Kaoru Mitoma, according to reports.The slippery Japan winger has been a central part of the Se.

[attracting interest across Europe](https://talksport.com/football/1339044/brighton-roberto-de-zerbi-latest-links-serie-a-clubs-ac-milan/). [linked](https://talksport.com/football/1366083/brighton-kaoru-mitoma-arsenal-city-real-madrid/) with a summer move for Mitoma. [Champions League](https://talksport.com/football/champions-league/) football.

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Man Utd scouting Kaoru Mitoma as they consider move for Brighton ... (The Sun)

MANCHESTER UNITED have sent scouts to watch Brighton star Kaoru Mitoma this season.The Japan international has been a sensation for Roberto De Zerbi's.

[Marc Cucurella](https://www.the-sun.com/who/marc-cucurella/), [Yves Bissouma](https://www.the-sun.com/who/yves-bissouma/), [Ben White](https://www.the-sun.com/who/ben-white/), [Leandro Trossard](https://www.the-sun.com/who/leandro-trossard/) and [Dan Burn ](https://www.the-sun.com/who/dan-burn/)all moving on for large fees. [Alexis Mac Allister](https://www.the-sun.com/who/alexis-mac-allister/) and £70million Arsenal target [Moises Caicedo](https://www.the-sun.com/who/moises-caicedo/) look to be next in line this summer, and Mitoma is not far behind. [face Brighton in the FA Cup semi-final](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/7668940/fa-cup-semi-finals-draw-man-utd/) next month. [United](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/football/team/278/manchester-united/) at recent Brighton matches have done so with a focus on Mitoma. [Brighton](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/football/team/39129/brighton-hove-albion/) debut in August, starting against Forest Green Rovers in the second round of the Carabao Cup. [Mitoma](https://www.the-sun.com/who/karou-mitoma/) from Japanese side Kawasaki Frontale for just £2.7million in 2021.

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Manchester United join race to sign Brighton & Hove Albion winger ... (Sports Mole)

Manchester United allegedly become the latest club to identify Brighton & Hove Albion winger Kaoru Mitoma as a potential transfer target.

© Reuters Although Mitoma is enjoying his football on the South coast, the fact that he has just over two years left on his contract leaves each of the relevant parties at somewhat of a crossroads regarding their next move. [Manchester United](/football/man-utd/) have reportedly started to monitoring the progression of [Brighton & Hove Albion](/football/brighton-and-hove-albion/) winger [Kaoru Mitoma](/people/kaoru-mitoma/).

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Arsenal and Man Utd enter race for Brighton star as transfer stance ... (SPORTbible)

Fabrizio Romano has revealed Arsenal's chances of signing Brighton star Kaoru Mitoma, as Manchester United enter the race.

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Five-star Brighton crush Grimsby's FA Cup dream to move into semis (Reuters)

Brighton & Hove Albion ended fourth-tier Grimsby Town's dream run in the FA Cup with a 5-0 win on Sunday as 18-year-old Evan Ferguson's double guided the ...

[came from behind twice](/lifestyle/sports/doyles-late-strike-fires-sheffield-united-into-fa-cup-semis-2023-03-19/) to edge Blackburn Rovers 3-2 and move into the semi-finals. But Grimsby held on to go into the break down just one goal. Register for free to Reuters and know the full story

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Kaoru Mitoma scores as Brighton reaches FA Cup semifinals (The Japan Times)

Japan winger Kaoru Mitoma scored a late goal as Brighton advanced to the FA Cup semifinals with a 5-0 drubbing of fourth-tier side Grimsby Town on Sunday.

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Lewis Dunk convinced Brighton can reach FA Cup final (Yahoo! Voices)

Sunday's 5-0 victory over League Two side Grimsby assured Albion of just their third trip to the final four.

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Brighton blooming: Five reasons behind the Seagulls' success this ... (The Independent)

The club currently sit seventh in the Premier League and have reached the semi-finals of the FA Cup.

The powerful striker, still only 18, has seven goals and three assists in his 16 appearances so far, including a superb double against Grimsby, and looks every inch a superstar in the making. [Lewis Dunk](/topic/lewis-dunk) and winger Solly March, who have been at their hometown club for more than a decade, has led to calls for England recognition. [Alexis Mac Allister](/topic/alexis-mac-allister), who have not only cushioned the blow but largely proved to be an upgrade.

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Lewis Dunk fires FA Cup warning to Man Utd as Brighton target long ... (Mirror.co.uk)

FA Cup semi-finalists Brighton and Manchester United will lock horns at Wembley Stadium for the first time since they faced off in the final of the ...

[Gareth Southgate](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/gareth-southgate). Dunk, 31, said the 5-0 drubbing of giantkillers [Grimsby Town](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/grimsby-town) in Sunday's quarter-final was “another step in the right direction” for a club enjoying a potentially momentous season. We go out there confident as anyone.” De Zerbi's brand of vibrant, high-tempo football has been electrifying to watch and Dunk admits the fiery Italian has altered the club's mindset. But their choice of Roberto De Zerbi as Potter's replacement was inspired succession planning for a club who look genuine contenders to win their first major trophy in 122 years of trying. But we were on the losing side and it didn't feel nice, so hopefully we can go there and win it next time.” He just gives us confidence and puts pure belief in our ability during the training week. So, we're in a different place as a club, as a group, and we go to Wembley confident in our ability to get to a final. Losing only 1-0 against City (who went on to thump [Watford](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/watford-fc) 6-0 in the final), we stayed in the game all the way. As the only current Brighton player involved against City in 2019, he warned: “We're in a different place to where we were then. [England](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/england-football-team) cap – food for thought in the week he became the lone survivor as [Brighton](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/brighton-and-hove-albion-fc) reached [Wembley](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/wembley-stadium) again.

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FA Cup semi-finals dates & times as Man United face Brighton and ... (Football.London)

With the FA Cup quarter finals being decided this weekend, the four teams left standing will be heading to Wembley next month.

The broadcasters are expected to confirm their schedules in the near future also. FA Cup semi-finals have also been known to occur later in the evening. [Manchester City](https://www.football.london/all-about/manchester-city), who comfortably defeated Vincent Kompany's Burnley 6-0 on home soil in the latest round, have been handed another Championship test in the shape of Sheffield United. There is no confirmation of which fixture will take place on what day at this stage, and therefore no times have been confirmed either. [BBC](https://www.football.london/all-about/bbc) and [ITV](https://www.football.london/all-about/itv) will share television coverage of the semi-finals. [Chelsea](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/) and [Crystal Palace](https://www.football.london/crystal-palace-fc/) last season.

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