29 May 2026 09:28:01
Leeds in talks to bring Georginio Rutter back to the club.

1.) 29 May 2026
29 May 2026 11:37:02
We sold him for £40 million 2 seasons ago.

..Can't believe Brighton would want to sell him for less.

It all seems very unlikely that Gio is coming back to Leeds.

2.) 29 May 2026
29 May 2026 11:43:32
His book value at Brighton is now £25m, so anything over goes down as a profit for them.

Plus he's lost his place in the starting team lately.

3.) 29 May 2026
29 May 2026 11:59:57
Rumours are rumours. I've seen this one too.
It's a 4/10 on my likelihood scale this summer. ?

4.) 29 May 2026
29 May 2026 12:01:56
Brighton are very bad at selling their players for top value. No way on earth would they sell Gio for a mere £25 million.

He has 58 appearances in 2 seasons, so fully involved.

Just 24, with still 3 years more on his contract.

Furthermore, Gio had too much maverick flair on the pitch for Farke whilst at Leeds, it seemed to annoy Farke at times.

Not happening imo.

5.) 29 May 2026
29 May 2026 12:05:14
* Very adept.

6.) 29 May 2026
29 May 2026 12:11:45
That should read.
Brighton are 'very adept' at selling their players for top value.
(not 'very bad') .

7.) 29 May 2026
29 May 2026 15:53:59
Would be a huge improvement on BA in my opinion but can't see us getting him at the price mentioned.

8.) 29 May 2026
29 May 2026 20:53:23
Not keen on either myself, as they are very much streaky players, and we need more consistency.
I love watching Rutter, but he drives me mad at times. As talented as he is, I don't see him becoming a top top player.

9.) 29 May 2026
29 May 2026 21:23:50
Agree with Corkey. He's not kicked on over the last two seasons and although he still has moments of magic he doesn't do it often enough or contribute enough in other areas. In the Premier League, he's a luxury player we probably can't afford, and don't need.

10.) 30 May 2026
30 May 2026 00:01:25
My sources at the club say he's staying, but he has never truly settled. He's a player that likes to be loved, has tried hard, and is universally liked at the club (Danny Welbeck very close, kind to him) . But Fabian Hurzeler is not that type of coach, and is often frustrated that Gio doesn't follow instructions. Tony Bloom loves him, so he's most unlikely to be transferred unless they at least got their money back, but Brighton nearly always sell for significant profit.


Keeper Verbruggen is most likely to leave, his agent touting him around, but Brighton are blessed in the keeper department so it could definitely happen for the right price.

11.) 30 May 2026
30 May 2026 09:07:47
Love the guy. One of my favs recently. But I don't think he fits what we need. As above. He is a luxury, non-consistent player we can't afford at the moment.

12.) 30 May 2026
30 May 2026 09:09:53
Can't see it. Papers and click baiters are saying we are in for Summerville as well.

Think we've learned over the last 3-4 windows that we do our business quietly,

Can't see the point in signing either as I personally don't think either is any better than when they left us.