“There was a bit of buzz” – Manager asked if he could take over at Brighton after rumours

Malmo manager Henrik Rydstrom was linked with a move to Brighton & Hove Albion last summer.

The move didn’t happen as Fabian Hurzeler joined and has done well in his first season with the Seagulls.

While his future at Brighton is secure, Rydstrom was asked about the time when he was linked with a move to the South Coast club and how he would respond now.

He spoke to Svenska Dagbladet about it and revealed the truth behind the ‘buzz’ that surrounded him and Brighton in the summer.

He said: “There was a bit of buzz about them last year and several other international clubs at a high level have contacted you.”

Speaking further, the Swede also stated that he still has a lot to do at Malmo: “But it has to feel right and there is a lot left to do in MFF, I am far from finished here.”

Rydstrom isn’t desperate to leave Malmo right now and would only do so if the right opportunity arrives.

Brighton should have no regrets about missing out in the summer though, especially considering how Hurzeler has done in this campaign.

The Seagulls still have the chance of finishing inside the European spots and it would be their second year in Europe in the space of three seasons.

Friedkins ‘to hand deliver Moyes perfect gift’ amid Lamptey to Everton update

Everton could make a big move for Brighton and Hove Albion ace Tariq Lamptey in the upcoming summer transfer window.

Despite a poor start to the 2024/25 campaign, David Moyes has now steadied the ship at Everton.

With the Toffees eventually surviving the drop comfortably, there is now an expectation that the Scotsman should start pushing the club up the table next season.

Signings will no doubt be needed to achieve this feat, and the Friedkins can hand deliver Moyes his perfect summer signing amid news emerging from abroad.

Lamptey to Everton perfect move to solve ongoing right-back issues

While Everton have many problems with their squad, one position that is in urgent need of an upgrade is at right-back

Jake O’Brien has filled this position for the majority of the season, but the Irish international is naturally a centre-back.

However, after James Tarkowski’s hamstring injury, O’Brien was placed back at centre-back with forgotten man Nathan Patterson returning to the starting XI.

This forced change was proof of how fragile Everton’s backline is, with Patterson no longer possessing the ability to play in the Premier League.

Therefore, a right-back is essential in the summer, and the Toffees may have now found their man.

The Ghanaian international has made over 100 appearances for the Seagulls as they rose up the Premier League table.

At just 24 years of age, Lamptey could be the perfect player to lock down this position long-term for the Toffees and help solve their issues at right-back once and for all.