Exclusive: Brighton's stance on permanent Carl Rushworth sale after starring at Coventry
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(Credit: Imago) Brighton ready to do deal for Coventry loanee Carl Rushworth, Premier League transfer race on the cards Tue 24 March 2026 10:30, UK Brighton and Hove Albion are set to consider the idea of selling goalkeeper Carl Rushworth this summer, sources have told Football Insider.The Coventry City loanee is into the final year of his contract at the Amex Stadium at the end of the current campaign, and there is a belief at his parent club that it could be their final chance to cash in on him. StatsRushworth Total League RankApps39N/AClean Sheets141stSave Percentage73.7%3rdSaves per 902.9=7thGoals Prevented6.91stGoals Conceded per 901=2ndRushworth’s stats in the Championship this season, as per Fotmob.Former Everton and Aston Villa chief executive Keith Wyness recently told Football Insider that Newcastle may be put off Verbruggen by Brighton’s £50million asking price, but that is unlikely to be the last of the interest in him.
As a result, all possibilities remain open for Rushworth at the moment, as a sale of Verbruggen would likely leave the number one spot up for grabs at Brighton. It is becoming increasingly likely that he will be playing Premier League football next season, but exactly where that will be remains to be seen.Brighton set Rushworth transfer valuationRushworth has previously had loan spells with the likes of Lincoln and Swansea in recent years, but his stint at Coventry this season has seen him receive plenty more attention than in the past.
With the interest that is building in him from elsewhere at the moment, Brighton have placed a valuation of £20million on him ahead of the summer window.Both he and Birmingham City loanee James Beadle will return to the Amex at the end of the season, but their next moves remain unclear at this stage. Rushworth’s ambitions within the game are clear after such a promising season, and he will be hugely keen to ensure that he is playing regular top-flight football next term. 🔵 Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Brighton Insider Access Get the full story from the Amex and Lancing with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the South Coast.