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Brighton Turns Down Rangers’ £7.5 million Bid for Winger Amario Cozier-Duberry
8/18/2026, 3:58:35 AM
Transfer Standoff: Brighton Rejects Rangers’ Offer
Brighton have refused a £7.5 million proposal from Scottish Premiership side Rangers for 21-year-old winger Amario Cozier-Duberry. The player has under two years remaining on his contract at the Amex Stadium and has been involved heavily in pre-season under manager Fabian Hurzeler, although he was an unused substitute in Brighton’s 1-0 league win over Bologna.
Player Profile: Recent Form and Achievements
Cozier-Duberry spent the previous season on loan at Bolton Wanderers, contributing eight goals and twelve assists across 34 league appearances. His performances helped Bolton win the League One play-offs, and he earned a place in the League One Team of the Season.
Rangers’ Transfer Context and Squad Needs
Rangers’ bid would have been the club’s second-largest fee in more than two decades. The Glasgow side previously spent £8 million on forward Youssef Chermiti last summer and earlier paid higher sums for Michael Ball and Tore Andre Flo. After a 5-1 Scottish Cup victory over St Mirren, Rangers are out of the Europa League following a loss to Jagiellonia Bialystok and have entered the Conference League play-offs. New manager Derek McInnes, who arrived from Hearts, acknowledged that the squad requires reinforcement, particularly in defence and the wide areas, after recent injury setbacks.
Brighton’s Alternative Options and Upcoming Deadline
Looking ahead, Brighton are scouting other wingers, with Millwall’s 25-year-old Femi Azeez identified as a potential target. A transfer deadline is set for September 3, by which time Brighton hopes to secure a suitable replacement if a permanent move for Cozier-Duberry does not materialise.
Official Responses
Rangers have expressed continued interest in securing Cozier-Duberry, while Brighton’s decision reflects a strategic assessment of squad depth and the availability of alternative players before the September 3 deadline.
