Brighton’s 10 biggest sales of all time

Brighton have been transfer kings in recent years when it comes to extracting the highest possible value for their players.

The south coast club typically find gems in the lower leagues across the world, before seeing them grow to become Premier League stars.

Owner Tony Bloom continues to demand huge fees for Brighton’s stars, with some of the biggest sales in Premier League history coming from the Seagulls.

Below, FootballTransfers takes a look at Brighton’s 10 biggest sales to date.

10. Robert Sanchez – €23m (to Chelsea, 2023)

Robert Sanchez was an unknown name when he displaced Mat Ryan as Brighton’s number one under Graham Potter, following loan spells at Forest Green Rovers and Rochdale, but he soon became a well-known Premier League goalkeeper with his performances on the south coast.

He gained international recognition from Spain – making his senior debut in 2021 – and was included in their 2022 World Cup squad, although he did not feature.

However, Sanchez was dropped by Roberto De Zerbi towards the end of the 2022-23 campaign, with Jason Steele brought in due to his superior ball-playing ability.

The summer addition of talented young shot-stopper Bart Verbruggen pushed Sanchez down to third place in the pecking order and he left the club to join Chelsea for €23m in August 2023.

9. Leandro Trossard – €24m (to Arsenal, 2023)

Leandro Trossard was Brighton’s best attacking asset from the moment he arrived through the door in 2019 and he ended the 2021-22 season as the club’s top scorer in the Premier League with eight goals.

He started the 2022-23 campaign in even better form, netting a hat-trick in a 3-3 draw away to Liverpool in De Zerbi’s first game, and ending the first half of the season with seven goals and three assists.

That form prompted Arsenal to spend €24m on him in January 2023 after missing out on Mykhailo Mudryk to Chelsea and he has been a stellar servant for the Gunners ever since.

8. Simon Adingra – €24.4m (to Sunderland, 2025)

Simon Adingra completed a surprise move to Sunderland in 2025, with the Black Cats splashing out €24.4m to sign the Ivorian following their promotion back to the Premier League.

Adingra had spent two years in Brighton’s first-team after returning from a loan stint at Union Saint-Gilloise and he scored 12 goals in 73 appearances for the Seagulls.

Having arrived at the AMEX Stadium for just €8m, Brighton turned a tidy profit on the winger and after struggling during his first season at Sunderland, he was sent on loan to AS Monaco in January 2026.

7. Deniz Undav – €26.7m (to Stuttgart, 2024)

Germany international Deniz Undav never hit the heights expected of him at Brighton, but he nevertheless managed to fetch the Seagulls a handsome fee.

The striker spent the 2023-24 campaign on loan at Bundesliga side Stuttgart and enjoyed a fairytale campaign. Thanks to his goals, the Swabians went from relegation-battlers to Bundesliga runners-up.

Unsurprisingly, the German side were then desperate to sign him permanently and buoyed by Champions League funds, they splashed out a club-record €26.7m to secure his signature.

6. Yves Bissouma – €29.2m (to Tottenham, 2022)

Yves Bissouma wasn’t initially trusted by Chris Hughton when he arrived from Lille, with the experienced pairing of Davy Propper and Dale Stephens preferred, but he soon established himself as one of the best midfielders in England under Graham Potter.

The Mali international attracted interest from several big teams on the continent, but it was Tottenham who landed him in 2022, spending nearly €30m to acquire his services.

He has since divided opinion at Spurs, although he has largely been a regular starter in north London.

5. Alexis Mac Allister – €42m (to Liverpool, 2023)

Alexis Mac Allister earned plenty of plaudits at Argentinos Juniors, and Brighton’s brilliant use of the South American market saw them steal a march on the competition and sign the midfielder for just €8m in January 2019.

It wasn’t for another 12 months that he made his Brighton debut, however, after two loan spells in his homeland, and Mac Allister found it difficult to find a home under Potter. However, that changed in the 2021-22 season when he became a key contributor at Brighton.

Mac Allister soon evolved into a vital player for Argentina and he played a pivotal role in their 2022 World Cup triumph. He joined Liverpool after a brilliant final year at Brighton and has been a major success at Anfield.

4. Ben White – €58.5m (to Arsenal, 2021)

Ben White came through the Brighton academy, but he made his name on loan at Leeds United. In fact, his form at Elland Road earned reports of a potential England call-up, despite the fact he was playing in the Championship.

After just one year back at Brighton, in which he played at centre-back, right-back and centre midfield in almost equal measure, White joined Arsenal for nearly €60m in 2021.

He initially played at the heart of defence, and endured a tricky time during his first campaign. However, Mikel Arteta converted him into a full-time right-back in 2022 and White starred with the protection of William Saliba next to him.

3. Joao Pedro – €63.7m (to Chelsea, 2025)

Joao Pedro became the latest Brighton star to join Chelsea when the Blues snapped him up for an initial fee of €63.7m in 2025.

The forward enjoyed two impressive seasons at Brighton after joining from Watford in 2023, scoring 30 goals and providing 10 assists in 70 appearances, and he made it clear that he wanted to leave following the 2024-25 season.

Chelsea quickly emerged as his favoured option and he helped the Blues win the Club World Cup less than one month after joining.

2. Marc Cucurella – €65.3m (to Chelsea, 2022)

Just like the aforementioned White, Marc Cucurella only played one full season of football at Brighton before Chelsea and Manchester City were linked with a move after his ‘Player of the Year’ campaign on the south coast.

Pep Guardiola’s side soon backed out after learning Brighton’s asking price, but Chelsea persisted and eventually paid €65.3m to sign the Spaniard – over double the amount Man City were willing to fork out.

Cucurella suffered a torrid first season in west London, but he improved under Mauricio Pochettino, before becoming one of the best full-backs in the world under Enzo Maresca.

1. Moises Caicedo – €116m (to Chelsea, 2023)

Perhaps unsurprisingly, a Brighton player moving to Chelsea is the biggest sale in the club’s history, with Moises Caicedo commanding a huge fee when he moved to Stamford Bridge in the summer of 2023.

Chelsea had identified the Ecuadorian as their top target but, despite having agreed personal terms with Caicedo for months, the deal dragged on as Brighton kept demanding a ludicrous fee.

However, Caicedo finally got his move for €116m in August 2023, signing an eight-year deal, with the option of a ninth.

The 10 biggest Brighton sales of all time

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