Newcastle eye Brighton's Ayari as contract talks stall

Newcastle could swoop for Brighton's 22-year-old midfielder if his contract standoff drags into January.

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What happened. Newcastle United could return for Brighton midfielder Yasin Ayari if his contract situation remains unresolved heading towards January. The 22-year-old is attracting interest because his current deal expires in 2027, though Brighton hold an option to extend it by a further year.

• Ayari has become an important part of Fabian Hurzeler's Brighton side.
• Brighton have no intention of letting the midfielder leave.
• His deal runs to 2027, with a club option for another year.

Brighton's contract option gives them leverage, but Newcastle may test their resolve if no new deal is agreed by January.

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