18 Nov, 2025

Gordon injury, Isak latest + De Cuyper goal

Eddie Howe and Fabian Hurzeler were two of the ‘squad splitters’ on the final weekend of pre-season friendlies. Both Newcastle United and Brighton and Hove Albion contested two warm-up games, with their players scattered across those kickabouts. From Alexander Isak‘s (£10.5m) whereabouts to Maxim De Cuyper‘s (£4.5m) threat, here are our Scout Notes from those […]

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Left-back De Cuyper can be a cult Fantasy hero

Goals, assists, corner-taking duties: new Brighton and Hove Albion left-back Maxim De Cuyper offered it all at former employers Club Brugge. The big question: can he replicate that at Premier League level? The Belgium international has joined the Seagulls for a reported £17.5m and follows centre-halves Diego Coppola and Olivier Boscagli in arriving at the […]

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