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Brighton move in for Top Scottish striker
Brighton and Hove Albion have made an official approach for prolific Gretna striker Kenny Deuchar.
"It's true that I have had an offer from Brighton and Hove Albion," said the 24-year-old Scottish striker.
And Gretna supremo Brooks Mileson admitted: "We want to keep him but it’s a wonderful opportunity for the lad and I know Brighton will take him to the next level."
He added: "We know the system and we know that if a big club make an official offer it's a possibility that we will lose the player."
"Brighton have officially asked about Deuchar and the player has been informed and although we don’t really need the money we will not stand in the way of the boys future”
Kenny joined East Fife in June 2002 from Falkirk, after four frustrating seasons and two leg breaks with the Brockville side. His first season at Bayview saw 23 goals from 37 League and Cup appearances.
Kenny notched up 77 appearances (66 League and 11 Cup) and 34 goals.
The close season came and Kenny was offered that full time footballing contract he longed for, surprisingly leaving East Fife to join big-spending Third Division rivals Gretna.
Deuchar was the countries top goalscorer breaking records with his 41 goals he scored in all compitions.
Brighton spokesman said “ There are still some things that need to be sorted out but I am confident Kenny will be a Brighton player by the end of the day”
Brighton and Hove Albion have made an official approach for prolific Gretna striker Kenny Deuchar.
"It's true that I have had an offer from Brighton and Hove Albion," said the 24-year-old Scottish striker.
And Gretna supremo Brooks Mileson admitted: "We want to keep him but it’s a wonderful opportunity for the lad and I know Brighton will take him to the next level."
He added: "We know the system and we know that if a big club make an official offer it's a possibility that we will lose the player."
"Brighton have officially asked about Deuchar and the player has been informed and although we don’t really need the money we will not stand in the way of the boys future”
Kenny joined East Fife in June 2002 from Falkirk, after four frustrating seasons and two leg breaks with the Brockville side. His first season at Bayview saw 23 goals from 37 League and Cup appearances.
Kenny notched up 77 appearances (66 League and 11 Cup) and 34 goals.
The close season came and Kenny was offered that full time footballing contract he longed for, surprisingly leaving East Fife to join big-spending Third Division rivals Gretna.
Deuchar was the countries top goalscorer breaking records with his 41 goals he scored in all compitions.
Brighton spokesman said “ There are still some things that need to be sorted out but I am confident Kenny will be a Brighton player by the end of the day”
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