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Posted on June 20, 2026 12:30 am | Updated on June 19, 2026 10:24 pm Ayari’s future at Brighton hangs as Liverpool circle World Cup star.
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Brighton and Hove Albion are working hard to tie down Yasin Ayari on a new contract, with the latest transfer news suggesting Liverpool and several other top clubs are watching the Swedish midfielder very closely.
Yasin Ayari Shines as Brighton eye contract extension
As reported by TEAMtalk, Brighton have opened formal talks with Yasin Ayari over a new deal. The 22-year-old had a strong season for the Seagulls, making 29 Premier League appearances and adding three goals and three assists, as per FOTMOB.
Ayari was also a key part of Brighton qualifying for European football for just the second time in the club’s history. Head coach Fabian Hurzeler has pushed hard for these contract talks to happen quickly. Hurzeler sees Ayari as one of the first names he wants secured for Brighton’s future plans.
Ayari’s 2025/26 PL stats at Brighton, as per FOTMOB:
Appearances Goals Assists Tackles Interceptions Duels Won%
29 3 3 47 26 47
Liverpool among top clubs tracking the Swedish midfielder
As reported by ESPN, Liverpool are leading the race for Yasin Ayari, and transfer news confirms the Reds have been the most active club in tracking the Brighton midfielder. Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, and Newcastle United have also registered interest, with scouts from all four sides watching him closely. Ayari is not just technically gifted or capable in multiple midfield roles. What truly stands out is the quiet authority he brings to every game at just 22-years-old.
His performances at the 2026 World Cup have only pushed that interest further. Sweden faced Tunisia in their opening group game, and Ayari was simply the best player on the pitch. As reported by ESPN, he scored twice in a convincing 5-1 win, but the goals were only part of the story. Ayari’s father is Tunisian, and he chose not to celebrate either strike out of respect for his roots. That moment said as much about him as any stat or scouting report ever could.
Tactically, Ayari is the kind of midfielder that modern football is built around. He wins the ball back quickly, presses with real intent, and always chooses the forward pass under pressure. Hurzeler asks his central midfielders to defend one moment and drive forward the next. Ayari handles that switch better than most players in his position. His 1,924 Premier League minutes this season show exactly how much Hurzeler relies on him week to week.
German giants also circle as Brighton brace for battle
Ayari has admirers beyond England too. As reported by TEAMtalk, RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund have both run serious checks on the midfielder. The Bundesliga pair see him as ready to compete at Champions League level. Leipzig have a strong history of signing and developing midfielders at exactly this point in their careers.
Brighton know the threat from Germany is real. Ayari values what the Amex has given him, including the game time, the trust of Hurzeler, and the platform that brought him to this World Cup. The club’s hierarchy is banking on that loyalty to hold firm. But goodwill only goes so far when clubs like Leipzig and Dortmund come in with serious money.
Brighton believe timing is on their side right now. Ayari scored twice against Tunisia, then walked away without celebrating. That image went around the world within hours of the final whistle. His market value sits at around £32 million today, but that figure will climb with every Sweden game at this World Cup. Brighton are pushing hard now because they know the longer this runs, the harder and more expensive it becomes.
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Deepanjali Bhardwaj
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