Yasin Ayari: AC Milan linked with Brighton midfielder

Swedish-Tunisian midfielder Yasin Ayari is the subject of a transfer rumour linking him with a move from Brighton to AC Milan.

The 23-year-old central midfielder has made a strong start to the 2026-27 Premier League season, scoring three goals in nine appearances. He has started 90% of Brighton’s league matches and played 83% of the available minutes.

Ayari’s form has also been reflected at international level, with two goals in four appearances for Sweden at the 2026 World Cup. He joined Brighton from Swedish club AIK in January 2023 for €4m and spent periods of the following season on loan at Coventry and Blackburn.

His current market value is listed at €45m, while his Brighton contract runs until 30 June 2027. Any potential move to AC Milan would therefore involve a player already under contract for another season beyond the current campaign.

Ayari has made nine Premier League appearances, as well as featuring in the Conference League, its qualifying rounds and the EFL Cup this season. He remains a Brighton player while the reported link with the Serie A club develops.