Momentum is building for Tom Watson's transfer to Brighton, as reports suggest a 66% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
Comparable age to previously attracted players
Comparable potential to previously attracted players
Comparable value to previously attracted players
Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Potential star player in position on team (Kaoru Mitoma , Simon Adingra)
Way too many better competitors for position (Kaoru Mitoma , Simon Adingra)
Key player as direct competitor (Kaoru Mitoma , Simon Adingra)
Many competitors with higher Potential (Yankuba Minteh, Kaoru Mitoma )
Some better competitors for position (Yankuba Minteh, Kaoru Mitoma )
Evan Ferguson will reunite with former Brighton manager Graham Potter, while the Seagulls are pursuing Sunderland winger Tommy Watson
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
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54.8
54.8
|
Carlos Mané |
 Kayserispor
|
€0.5M |
|
54.8
55.1
|
Mikkel Maigaard |
 Cracovia
|
€0.4M |
|
54.8
65.5
|
Alexander Lyng |
 SonderjyskE
|
€1.2M |
|
54.8
54.8
|
Dimitrios Sounas |
 Avellino
|
€0.4M |
|
54.8
54.8
|
Juan Alano |
 Gamba Osaka
|
€0.4M |
|
54.8
56.2
|
Sebastian Kowalczyk |
 Houston
|
€0.5M |
|
54.8
54.8
|
Jesse Lingard |
 Seoul
|
€1.6M |
|
54.8
57.9
|
Søren Tengstedt |
 Go Ahead Eagles
|
€0.5M |
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granit Xhaka | 19-11-2025 | Report | |
| Gonzalo García | 19-11-2025 | Report | |
| Christos Mouzakitis | 09-10-2025 | Report | |
| Kobbie Mainoo | 27-08-2025 | Report | |
| Romaine Mundle | 16-07-2025 | Report | |
| João Palhinha | 09-07-2025 | Report | |
| Harvey Elliott | 27-06-2025 | Report | |
| Diego Coppola | 16-06-2025 | Report |
Brighton
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
Tom Watson (ENG) is a A wide playmaker and currently plays for Brighton. Tom Watson is 19 years old (2006/08/04) and he is 190cm tall.
Tom Watson’s current transfer value is between €16.2M and €19.8M. His last transfer was from Sunderland to Brighton in 2025. Brighton paid Sunderland €12M for Tom Watson.
Tom Watson latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
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