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You'll struggle to find a Brighton fan who isn't enjoying following the club these days. The club has faced several struggles in the past, but it has overcome them to become a well-run Premier League side with clear potential. One of the many reasons for this has undoubtedly been the clubs' shrewd recruitment, with the Seagulls acquiring numerous talents over the years and selling them on for vast sums of money.
It's an exciting model that is the envy of clubs around the country, with the Seagulls establishing a sustainable approach that has enabled them to become one of the Premier League's most admirable clubs. It's also a plan that looks set to continue well into the future, particularly now the club has a strong reputation among the football community for developing talent and enabling them to grow in a healthy environment.
One competition that the club is yet to make a shedload of acquisitions from, though, is the MLS. While America's top competition lags behind most of Europe's football leagues, there are still some bright prospects piquing clubs' interest worldwide. While many sports fans in America are playing Fantasy baseball and looking at Super Bowl odds, the football fraternity in the country is getting excited about several emerging youngsters. Some of them might also even tempt Brighton's hierarchy. Let's assess some potential MLS acquisitions below.
Chris Brady
A bright goalkeeper who will surely be aiming to emulate the careers of American goalkeepers like Tim Howard, Brad Friedel, and Brad Guzan, Chris Brady is a player with whom numerous clubs around Europe have been linked. Aged just 20, the Chicago Fire stopper is a goalkeeper Brighton could be assessing.Quinn Sullivan
A versatile professional who has played as a winger, a second forward, and a box-to-box midfielder during his career so far, Quinn Sullivan is a 20-year-old with immense potential. One of Philadelphia Union's prized assets, Sullivan is an impressive professional with plenty of room to grow. Could Brighton be the perfect destination for him? Definitely.Obed Vargas
Aged just 19, Obed Vargas performs several impressive performances while playing for Seattle Sounders. A player who fits the bill when assessing Brighton's various signings in recent times, the Mexican midfielder is one the Seagulls could be scouting.Benjamin Cremasch
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A youngster with a seemingly high ceiling, Benjamin Cremaschi currently plays for David Beckham's Inter Miami franchise. At the tender age of 19, the talented midfield player is learning from legends like Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets. With abundant natural ability on the ball, several clubs worldwide are surely keeping tabs on Benjamin Cremaschi.
Diego Luna
A tricky winger with bags of ability, Diego Luna is 21 years old and widely regarded as Real Salt Lake's most important player. While he still has much to learn, Brighton could be the ideal destination for a player who can operate just behind the striker. Luna's potential was recognized when he was named as a 2024 MLS All-Star.Nathan Saliba
A player who is likely to be a key part of Canada's 2026 World Cup squad, the sky appears to be the limit for Nathan Saliba. The current CF Montréal midfielder is ever-present for the MLS side and has plenty of quality despite his relatively young age.Other MLS youngsters Brighton could look to target include Peyton Miller (New England Revolution), Cavan Sullivan (Philadelphia Union), David Martínez (LAFC), and Christian McFarlane (New York City FC).