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Brighton and Hove Albion have reportedly succeeded of their bid to fend off overtures from Premier League rivals Manchester United and Chelsea of their wonderkid Darius Lane.
HITC reveals that United and Chelsea had been eager on prying Lane from Brighton’s fingers as a part of their efforts to bolster their respective academies.
“One teenage star in Darius Lane has attracted curiosity from Manchester United and Chelsea however sources have informed HITC that Brighton have finished sufficient to maintain maintain of the American midfielder.”
“Sources have informed HITC that the 16-year-old midfielder – who has been coaching with the US Olympic squad – is about to commit his future to The Seagulls.”
“There was robust curiosity emanating from each Chelsea and United, who’ve tried to enhance their academy set ups just lately, however he can be remaining on the South Coast.”
Lane additionally had admirers exterior England.
It’s understood that Ligue 1 duo Lyon and Marseille had been additionally eager on including the midfield prospect to their ranks.
Final week, switch professional Fabrizio Romano revealed on X (previously Twitter) that Lane will put pen to paper on his first professional contract later this yr, as quickly as he turns 17.
It’s vital to notice that whereas he has been coaching with the US squad, Lane can be eligible to line up for England and France.
🔵🇺🇸 Brighton 16-year-old Darius Lane, set to signal professional contract at 17 as deal can be accomplished later this yr.
Lane has been referred to as as much as the USA Olympic coaching squad; he also can characterize, France and England. pic.twitter.com/IN3r9Unwi3
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 13, 2024
Again in February, The BBC spoke to a high-level scout, who named Lane as one of many Premier League academy gamers to be careful for.
The scout mentioned, “Darius Lane from Brighton is one other identify to look out for. He’s a central midfielder, French-American and simply received referred to as as much as characterize America.”
“He’s a box-to-box, all-action type participant and one other one which I feel has a extremely good alternative to make it if Brighton present him with the pathway.”
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