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title: "Brighton block Anderlecht move for highly rated attacker"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "James Chettle"
section: "Brighton News"
published: "2026-07-21T13:30:00Z"
modified: "2026-07-21T13:30:00Z"
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# Brighton block Anderlecht move for highly rated attacker

**Brighton & Hove Albion have rejected an approach from Anderlecht for winger Amario Cozier-Duberry as Fabian Hürzeler prepares to include him in his first-team plans.**

The Belgian club discussed an overall package worth more than £5million. However, Albion have decided against allowing the 21-year-old to leave at this stage.

[Andy Naylor reports](https://x.com/AndyNaylorBHAFC/status/2079462371030888794) that Brighton turned down Anderlecht’s approach, with the former Arsenal prospect set to receive an opportunity during pre-season.

Cozier-Duberry has also attracted interest from Rangers, Augsburg and Paris FC following an impressive loan spell with Bolton Wanderers.

> 🚨Brighton REJECT approach from Anderlecht for Amario Cozier Durberry. Seen as part of the first team plans for the 2025/26 season. \
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> Overall package was over £5M.\
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> \[via [@AndyNaylorBHAFC](https://x.com/AndyNaylorBHAFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)\][#BHAFC](https://x.com/hashtag/BHAFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/B5deBTWqsI](https://t.co/B5deBTWqsI)
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> — Brighton Buzz (@BrightonBuzzz) [July 21, 2026](https://x.com/BrightonBuzzz/status/2079489587353637065?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

## Brighton make Cozier-Duberry transfer decision

The winger scored nine times across all competitions during the 2025/26 campaign and helped Bolton secure promotion to the Championship.

His performances strengthened his reputation after a less productive loan spell with Blackburn Rovers during his first season away from Brighton.

ReadBrighton previously examined why Albion should [retain control of Cozier-Duberry’s future](https://readbrighton.com/2026/07/04/brighton-amario-cozier-duberry-leeds-hull-loan-call/) rather than sanction another immediate departure.

Brighton signed Cozier-Duberry following his Arsenal exit in 2024. His pace, close control and ability to operate from either flank fit Hürzeler’s attacking approach.

The Seagulls have also opened discussions over a new contract, although no agreement has yet been reached. His current deal runs until June 2028.

Rejecting an offer worth more than £5million suggests Brighton believe his value can increase through first-team involvement. It also gives Hürzeler another attacking option during a season which includes European football.

Cozier-Duberry must now use pre-season to prove he can transfer his League One form to Premier League level.