Brighton set to battle PSG, Newcastle and Leicester for ‘£26m’ AC Milan starlet likened to Man City hero

By Matt Pole
Published 20th Feb 2023, 12:03 BST
Updated 20th Feb 2023, 12:10 BST
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Brighton & Hove Albion have registered an interest in Belgium and AC Milan midfielder Charles De Ketelaere, but face fierce competition from French heavyweights Paris Saint-Germain and Premier League rivals Newcastle United and Leicester City for his services.

French PSG_b70858027.html">outlet Jeunes Footeux has reported that the Seagulls, Foxes and PSG are ‘interested’ in the 21-year-old, who moved to Italy in the summer from Club Brugge.

It has been reported that the trio will seek to bring the attacking midfielder on loan. AC Milan understands that clubs are reluctant to pay an immediate fee for the Belgium international, who is under contract at the San Siro until 2027.

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Meanwhile, Italian outlet CMW has claimed that the Rossoneri want to sell De Ketelaere, who has been compared to Manchester City hero Kevin De Bruyne by Italy manager Roberto Mancini, to Newcastle United for a reported fee of ‘£26m’.

Brighton & Hove Albion have registered an interest in Belgium and AC Milan midfielder Charles De Ketelaere, but face fierce competition from French heavyweights Paris Saint-Germain and Premier League rivals Newcastle United and Leicester City for his services. Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty ImagesBrighton & Hove Albion have registered an interest in Belgium and AC Milan midfielder Charles De Ketelaere, but face fierce competition from French heavyweights Paris Saint-Germain and Premier League rivals Newcastle United and Leicester City for his services. Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images
Brighton & Hove Albion have registered an interest in Belgium and AC Milan midfielder Charles De Ketelaere, but face fierce competition from French heavyweights Paris Saint-Germain and Premier League rivals Newcastle United and Leicester City for his services. Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images

The 21-year-old has struggled at AC Milan since his €32 million move from Club Brugge in August. De Ketelaere has, so far, failed to score a single goal in 27 appearances in all competitions for the Rossoneri.