CHELSEA could receive a cash boost if Brighton defender Tariq Lamptey signs for reported suitors Arsenal.
Lamptey, 20, joined the Seagulls from Stamford Bridge in January 2020 for the bargain price of just £3million.
Tariq Lamptey has quickly established himself as one of Brighton’s most important assetsCredit: AFP or licensors
But after a stellar 12 months for Graham Potter’s side, the right-back has already been linked with a move away from the Amex Stadium.
And if he does leave Brighton in the summer, Chelsea will receive a percentage of Brighton’s fee due to a clause in his contract.
When Lamptey joined the south coast outfit, Brighton agreed an undisclosed sell-on clause with Chelsea.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal are the front-runners to sign the England youngster.
The Gunners could well be looking to improve the right side of their defence, which is currently occupied by Hector Bellerin – who is wanted by Paris Saint-Germain.
But negotiations will be complicated by the fee Chelsea are entitled to, which could mean Brighton drive the price up significantly to ensure it is a financially viable deal for them.
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Lamptey has starred for Brighton so far this season despite featuring just 11 times for the struggling Premier League outfit.
But he has been missing since December due to a hamstring injury and remains sidelined as Brighton continue to slip down the table.
Potter’s team currently sit 16th, just three points above the relegation zone.
Recent defeats against Crystal Palace and West Brom have left fans concerned that they may be pulled back into a fight for survival.
Tuchel says he is very very happy after Chelsea’s defeat of Liverpool as he knows what it takes
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
