Newcastle United were expected to sign young Arsenal winger Amario Cozier-Duberry this summer after he informed the Gunners of his intention to depart.
Cozier-Duberry informed Arsenal last month of his decision to leave when his contract expired, sparking Newcastle’s interest in securing the 19-year-old’s signature. Jack Wilshere, Arsenal’s U18s coach, drew comparisons between Cozier-Duberry and Bukayo Saka, highlighting their similarities at a young age.
Newcastle had monitored Cozier-Duberry since January and felt optimistic about landing him once he expressed his desire to depart Arsenal. However, despite their efforts, Brighton and Hove Albion emerged as the frontrunners in the race for his services. According to Fabrizio Romano, Brighton’s offer of a clear path to first-team football next season was decisive in convincing Cozier-Duberry to join them.
Interestingly, Brighton recently acquired Yankuba Minteh from Newcastle for a substantial fee, creating speculation about their squad’s composition for the upcoming season. Both Minteh and Cozier-Duberry are versatile left-footed players capable of playing on either wing, making Brighton’s strategy intriguing as they plan for their campaign ahead.
Meanwhile, Newcastle find themselves once more losing out on a promising young prospect to a fellow Premier League club. This recurring trend raises questions about their recruitment strategy and whether adjustments are needed to compete effectively in the transfer market.
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