West Ham and Crystal Palace were really keen on ‘phenomenal’ defender but Brighton have got him instead
TBR Football can exclusively confirm that a host of Premier League clubs including West Ham United and Crystal Palace were keen on a player who’s now joined Brighton & Hove Albion instead.Along with West Ham and Crystal Palace, the likes of Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool were also keen on the exciting full-back.
The Hammers, who will be looking for a much better campaign next time out, have only signed one player so far this summer – Scottish prodigy Daniel Cummings.Meanwhile, the Eagles have not had the chance to be particularly active in the transfer window, as they are still waiting to find out whether they’ll be allowed to play in the Europa League.
On Saturday, Brighton confirmed the signing of Maxim De Cuyper, who joined the Seagulls from Club Brugge in a deal worth around £20million.
De Cuyper, a 10-cap Belgium international, has signed a five-year contract at the Amex Stadium.TBR Football chief correspondent Graeme Bailey has confirmed that there was “keen interest” from West Ham and Crystal Palace over De Cuyper.Meanwhile, Tottenham and Liverpool both made enquiries over the 24-year-old – but in the end, Brighton have won the race.
