Chelsea and Galatasaray Chasing Brighton's Yasin Ayari

Chelsea want to add Swedish midfielder Yasin Ayari, who plays for Brighton, to their squad. Süper Lig leaders Galatasaray are also reportedly in the picture for the same player.

According to reports, contract talks between Ayari and Brighton have stalled. The player's current contract expires at the end of the 2026/27 season. Brighton have an option to extend the deal by 12 months. According to TEAMtalk, the club have not yet triggered this option.

Ayari has provided two assists in six Premier League appearances this season.

The name standing out on Chelsea's side is sporting director Paul Winstanley. Winstanley was head of recruitment at Brighton until he left in late 2022. He is said to be the person who first brought Ayari's potential to Brighton's attention. Winstanley, who has also reportedly been made aware of the player's contract problem with his club, is said to want to work with Ayari again at Stamford Bridge.