Brighton Ready Long-Term Amario Cozier-Duberry Contract After Rejecting £5m Offer

Brighton are ready to reward rising star Amario Cozier-Duberry with a lucrative new long-term contract after his stunning breakthrough campaign, SportsBoom can exclusively reveal.

The Seagulls have been hugely impressed by the explosive 21-year-old winger's development and are now eager to secure his future by extending a deal that already runs until June 2028.

Brighton believe Cozier-Duberry has all the attributes to become a first-team regular in the Premier League and are determined to fend off growing interest from clubs across Europe.

SportsBoom understands the south coast club have already knocked back a £5 million offer from Belgian giants Anderlecht this summer, making it clear they have no intention of cashing in on one of their brightest young talents.

Instead, Brighton want to build around the former England Under-20 international, who has enhanced his reputation with two hugely productive loan spells.

Cozier-Duberry was one of the standout performers in League One last season after helping Bolton Wanderers seal promotion to the Championship.

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The exciting wide man dazzled for the Trotters, scoring nine goals and supplying 13 assists in 37 league appearances as Bolton stormed their way back into the second tier. His performances have left Wanderers desperate for more.

SportsBoom understands Bolton have already opened discussions with Brighton over the possibility of bringing Cozier-Duberry back to the North West on another season-long loan, with talks already taking place between the two clubs. Championship rivals West Ham have also been linked with a move for the highly-rated winger. 

Brighton are open to another temporary move if it guarantees the youngster regular first team football, believing another year of competitive action could be the perfect stepping stone before challenging for a place in Fabian Hurzeler's senior squad.

Before lighting up League One with Bolton, Cozier-Duberry also gained valuable Championship experience during a loan spell at Blackburn, continuing the careful development plan mapped out by Brighton's coaching staff.

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The former Arsenal academy graduate has represented England at various youth levels and has flourished since joining Brighton.

Those inside Brighton believe the winger is only scratching the surface of his enormous potential, and that is why securing him on improved terms has become a priority this summer.

With Bolton hoping to tempt him back for another promotion push and European clubs already circling, Brighton are moving quickly to ensure one of English football's hottest young prospects remains firmly part of their long-term plans.