Brighton expect to confirm their signing of Igor Julio TODAY with the Fiorentina defender’s medical complete – while closing in on a deal for Preston teenager Jacob Slater
- Brighton will soon confirm the signing of Fiorentina defender Igor Julio
- The Seagulls are closing in on a deal for Preston starlet Jacob Slater, 18
- Brighton are also sending Jeremy Sarmiento on loan to West Brom
Brighton are expected to confirm the signing of Fiorentina defender Igor Julio after he underwent a medical yesterday.
Mail Sport revealed last week that the Seagulls were closing in on the 25-year-old.
Julio was part of the Fiorentina side that made the Europa Conference League final last season and came off the bench against West Ham.
In all competitions, the Brazilian made 42 appearances for I Viola in 2022/23.
Roberto de Zerbi is keen to strengthen his backline after finding Chelsea resistant to their advances for Levi Colwill, who was on loan at the Amex last season.
Brighton are expected to announce the signing of Fiorentina defender Igor Julio today
Roberto de Zerbi wants to plug the defensive gap after Levi Colwill’s (above) loan expired
Meanwhile, Brighton are closing on a deal for Preston star Jacob Slater, 18.
Lilywhites manager Ryan Lowe has previously described the youngster as ‘phenomenal’.
After joining the Lancashire club at U12s level, he signed his first professional contract last September, not long after he made his debut.
Additionally, Brighton are sending winger Jeremy Sarmiento to West Brom on loan.
In two seasons on the south coast, the Ecuador international has made 19 appearances and was at the Qatar World Cup.
Preston’s Jacob Slater, aged 18, is also a target for the Seagulls and has a good reputation
Brighton are sending winger Jeremy Sarmiento on loan to Championship club West Brom
