Brighton Start Talks for Italian Defender Diego Coppola

Brighton & Hove Albion are leading the race to sign Hellas Verona center back Diego Coppola. The Premier League team has already begun talks for the 21-year-old Italian defender.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Brighton moved quickly for Hellas Verona’s Diego Coppola by starting discussions to learn more about the young defender. Despite interest from other clubs, the Seagulls acted fast to lead the chase for the Italian U-21 international. Coppola has gained attention with strong performances in Serie A, where he is seen as one of Italy’s top young defensive talents.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Coppola has been key for Hellas Verona this season, playing in 33 matches and scoring 2 goals in all competitions. His consistent play has helped Verona stay in Serie A and earned him 7 caps with Italy’s U-21 team. Coppola, who debuted for Verona’s senior team in 2022 after rising through their academy, is valued at about €7.5 million by transfer market experts.

Brighton, now 9th in the Premier League with three games left, are known for spotting and developing young talent. They focus on signing promising players before they become too expensive, which makes Coppola a perfect fit for their approach.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR BRIGHTON?

The Seagulls must act fast to sign Coppola, as other clubs are expected to show interest soon. Brighton play Arsenal next in the Premier League and still hope for a European spot. They are four points behind seventh-place Newcastle and three points ahead of Crystal Palace in 10th place.

If Brighton sign Coppola, he would join a defense that has shown potential but struggled with consistency this season. The Italian’s addition could help fix their defensive issues while they keep focusing on young, skilled players who can grow under their progressive coaching style.