Top young player admits he’s in talks with Brighton and wants a move
Brighton’s interest in Inter Miami midfielder Diego Gomez has officially gone from a tenuous transfer rumor to a full-on potential signing.
The 21-year-old midfielder revealed this week that he, his agent, and Miami are in discussions about a move to Brighton this summer.
“My agent is speaking to Inter Miami and Brighton & Hove Albion,” Gomez said to Spanish broadcaster Deporte Total USA after Inter Miami’s 3-1 win against Toronto, “I came here to make the jump to Europe. I hope it happens and whatever God wants.”
Gomez has been one of the best defensive midfielders in MLS since joining Messi’s team last summer. At just 21 years old, the Paraguayan has shown that he can be an effective destroyer and disrupt play. He’s also shown a knack for goal, with 9 goals in under 1,000...