Chelsea are “closely monitoring” Brighton forward Georginio Rutter, according to Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg.
The Frenchman joined the Seagulls for £40m last summer but has only scored 8 goals in 34 appearances. Supporters on X don’t believe he is good enough for the Blues:
Is this a joke?
— Michél F. (@MIchelFows) April 15, 2025
average player..why are they obsessed with Brighton players.
— abdul 🇸🇴 🇵🇸 🇪🇷 (@abdul41944840) April 15, 2025
I am beginning to feel like these owners are clueless tbh
— Nuel O CFC (@Multiplemoni) April 15, 2025
Signing average players always🤦🏾♀️
— Worlasi🇬🇭 (@dennisoklu14) April 15, 2025
This is another mid….
Someone who doesn't even make Brightens 1st 11— Tecko Benson (@TeckoBenson1) April 15, 2025
We're finished
— 🌧 (@chbelcfc) April 15, 2025
I hope @FIFAcom and @premierleague bans Chelsea completely from any transfers from Brighton, this is now getting too shady.
— Majid Al Mheiri 🇦🇪 (@MajidMheiri) April 15, 2025
Rutter could be targeted to replace Nkunku
The 22-year-old prefers to play as a no.10 or as a support striker rather than being deployed as an out-and-out number nine.
With Christopher Nkunku expected to leave Stamford Bridge at the end of the season and Joao Felix also unlikely to stay once he returns from his loan spell at AC Milan, it is not a surprise that Chelsea are considering potential replacements.
Why are Chelsea going back to Brighton again?
What seems to irritate fans most is the Blues’ interest in buying another player from the South Coast side. The Seagulls have already paid a sizeable sum to bring Rutter to the club so it stands to reason that they would demand considerably more if they decide to sell him.
Based on the player’s performances so far this campaign, the outlay does not seem justified. There are plenty of other options on the market who would be available for a much lower price.
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