Auxerre agree deal to sign Ghana attacker Ibrahim Osman on loan with buy option to buy from Brighton

French side AJ Auxerre has agreed a deal to sign Ibrahim Osman on a loan deal from Brighton and Hove Albion.

The deal also includes an option to buy, according to football transfer guru Fabrizio Romano.

The Ghana international joined Brighton on a long-term deal until 2029 from Danish side FC Nordsjælland, where he netted  10 times and provided eight assists and 54 appearances.

Brighton, who paid £16m for his services in February 2024, following his impressive performances in the Danish top flight.

After joining the Seagulls, Osman was loaned to Dutch side Feyenoord on a season-long loan deal.

The promising attacker scored three goals and grabbed three assists in 22 appearances for Feyenoord.