Leeds United enquire about signing Brighton star | OneFootball

Leeds United have reportedly been among the clubs to enquire about the situation of Brighton goalkeeper Carl Rushworth ahead of the summer.

The 24-year-old is currently on loan from Brighton at Championship leaders Coventry City, and he’s done well there as Frank Lampard’s side close in on promotion to the Premier League.

It remains to be seen what this will mean for Rushworth’s future, with Coventry surely eager to keep him once they go up, but it seems Leeds have asked about a potential deal, according to TEAMtalk.

Leeds could do with a new goalkeeper, and Rushworth looks like a player with a big future at this level, though it could also depend on what happens with Brighton’s current number one Bart Verbruggen this summer.

Could Carl Rushworth get a chance at Brighton?

Rushworth has never actually played a single competitive minute for Brighton, and is now in his sixth loan spell away from the Seagulls.

However, Verbruggen’s future looks to be in some doubt after his impressive form, so it may be that manager Fabian Hurzeler soon needs to bring in a replacement.

Rushworth could be ideal, so perhaps there’ll finally be that role there for him once his loan with Coventry comes to an end this summer.

A recent report from talkSPORT claimed Tottenham were keen on Verbruggen, so that could be one to watch in the weeks and months ahead.

Still, if Brighton manage to keep hold of Verbruggen then that surely shuts out Rushworth again, and could potentially pave the way for Leeds or someone else to snap him up.