{"id":49687,"date":"2026-07-05T04:20:28","date_gmt":"2026-07-05T08:20:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/05\/brighton-take-action-as-spurs-and-liverpool-plan-aggressive-pursuit-of-yassin-ayari\/"},"modified":"2026-07-05T04:20:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-05T08:20:28","slug":"brighton-take-action-as-spurs-and-liverpool-plan-aggressive-pursuit-of-yassin-ayari","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/05\/brighton-take-action-as-spurs-and-liverpool-plan-aggressive-pursuit-of-yassin-ayari\/","title":{"rendered":"Brighton take action as Spurs and Liverpool plan aggressive pursuit of Yassin Ayari"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/05\/brighton-take-action-as-spurs-and-liverpool-plan-aggressive-pursuit-of-yassin-ayari\/#Brighton_race_to_retain_Ayari\" >Brighton race to retain Ayari<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/05\/brighton-take-action-as-spurs-and-liverpool-plan-aggressive-pursuit-of-yassin-ayari\/#Ayari_could_become_Iraolas_new_Alex_Scott_at_Liverpool\" >Ayari could become Iraola&#8217;s new Alex Scott at Liverpool<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/05\/brighton-take-action-as-spurs-and-liverpool-plan-aggressive-pursuit-of-yassin-ayari\/#Mainz_manager_publicly_reacts_to_Liverpool_as_Anfield_boss_plots_Sano_transfer\" >Mainz manager publicly reacts to Liverpool as Anfield boss plots Sano transfer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>So far it&#8217;s been Tottenham Hotspur&#8217;s summer. They supported Roberto de Zerbi to the fullest, breaking transfer records twice and bringing in six new players.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<p>They have also managed to one-over their Premier League rivals along the way and could do it again after joining Liverpool in the race to sign Yassin Ayari.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" style=\"\" align=\"\" summary=\"\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"2\" scope=\"row\">\n<p>Football Fancast Verdict<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">\n<p><strong>reliability<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<td>\n<p>It&#8217;s only natural that people start to get interested in Ayari. The Brighton midfielder has one year left on his contract and has just enjoyed a fantastic World Cup. Interest from Tottenham and Liverpool could increase as the Seagulls look to sign players.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">\n<p>finances<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<td>\n<p>The Premier League midfield market is as expensive as it&#8217;s ever been, but Ayali&#8217;s contract situation could force Brighton to accept a lower fee than the exorbitant transfer fees currently in place in English football.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">\n<p>insight<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<td>\n<p>As if the 22-year-old didn&#8217;t impress in the Premier League last season, he went on to impress for Sweden at the World Cup, proving once again that he is an impressive goalscorer.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">\n<p>impact<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<td>\n<p>Ayali&#8217;s potential move would have considerable ramifications for the Premier League. That would solve Liverpool&#8217;s midfield problems and end their pursuit of other goals. Meanwhile, Spurs are set to announce another impressive signing.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p>Ayali remains one of the best young midfielders in the Premier League and the amount of interest in his arrival should come as no surprise as it turns out.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"brighton-scrambling-to-keep-ayari\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brighton_race_to_retain_Ayari\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Brighton race to retain Ayari<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is not Brighton&#8217;s first rodeo in the transfer window. They have already lost Jan-Paul van Hecke to Spurs this summer and will follow several other players who have left in search of huge profits. But this time, they want to keep their developing phenom.<\/p>\n<p>According to Caught Offside, Brighton are rushing to agree a new deal with Ayali, amid concerns that Tottenham and Liverpool are planning an &#8220;aggressive&#8221; move for the 22-year-old.<\/p>\n<p>Ayali currently has one year left on his current contract, meaning he only has two chances to cash in if the Sussex club are unable to agree a new deal.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"ayari-can-become-iraola-39-s-new-alex-scott-at-liverpool\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ayari_could_become_Iraolas_new_Alex_Scott_at_Liverpool\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Ayari could become Iraola&#8217;s new Alex Scott at Liverpool<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Liverpool have a lot to do this summer. Their priority remains replacing Mohamed Salah, whether it&#8217;s Yann Diomande, Bradley Barcola or another option arriving, and they also have midfield issues to solve.<\/p>\n<p>Andoni Iraola needs an intensity that the Reds have lacked in the middle of the park for the past 12 months, and handing the Spaniard his new version of Alex Scott will be crucial to success. That&#8217;s where Ayari might come into play.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" style=\"\" align=\"\" summary=\"\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\">\n<p>PL 25\/26 P90<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">\n<p>caravan<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">\n<p>Scott<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>minutes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>1,924<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>2,859<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Goal (total)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>An opportunity has arisen<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>0.7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>0.85<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>collect<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>5.8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>6.14<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>dribbling success<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>0.84<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>0.91<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p>Both midfielders have an eye for goal and, more importantly, the ability to advance play into the final third through their passing range and dribbling. These traits will be essential in the center of the park if Iraora is to be successful.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                              \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"mainz-chief-publicly-responds-to-liverpool-chiefs-plot-sano-move\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<p>                        <\/p>\n<p>                    <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\"><label>related<\/label><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mainz_manager_publicly_reacts_to_Liverpool_as_Anfield_boss_plots_Sano_transfer\"><\/span>\n<p>\t\t\tMainz manager publicly reacts to Liverpool as Anfield boss plots Sano transfer<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">The Reds are gaining momentum&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So far it&#8217;s been Tottenham Hotspur&#8217;s summer. They supported Roberto de Zerbi to the fullest, breaking transfer records twice and bringing in six new players. They have also managed to one-over their Premier League rivals along the way and could do it again after joining Liverpool in the race to sign Yassin Ayari. 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