Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterChelsea are interested in signing Brighton midfielder Yasin Ayari, but will face competition from Super Lig leaders Galatasary, according to reports.Contract negotiations are said to have broken down between Ayari and his current Premier League club, with the Blues lurking.The Swede has already bagged two assists in six Premier League games for Brighton this season, with his current contract set to expire come the 2026-27 seasons conclusion.Chelsea lurk as Yasin Ayaris contract negotiations with Brighton break downDespite Ayaris contract soon expiring, the Seagulls do hold an option to extend his deal by an additional 12 months.However, according to a report from TEAMtalk, the club are yet to activate that clause, and Chelsea are prowling for the Swedes signature, with Galatasaray emerging as clear rivals. You may like Chelsea talks for Rayan Cherki revealed, as Manchester City exodus looms: report Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso wants ambitious Martin Zubimendi move: report Major development in Chelsea transfer saga: report Ayari is well known to the Blues sporting director Paul Winstanley, who has been alerted to the contract conflict between the Swede and Brighton.Winstanley worked as the Seagulls Head of Scouting before his exit from the club in late 2022; now, the Chelsea chief, who initially alerted Brighton to Ayaris potential, wants to experience a reunion with the player at Stamford Bridge.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.As things stand, the Blues are only keeping tabs on the Sweden international, and keeping their options alive ahead of future transfer windows in January and beyond.If the plug is pulled, and Chelsea are successful, Ayari would join as one of many players to leave Brighton for the Blues, which includes the likes of Moises Caicedo and Joao Pedro.In recent years, the London club has successfully pilfered more than a dozen members of staff and players from the Seagulls. What to read next Liverpool beaten to another midfield signing as Chelsea win transfer battle: report Why Arsenal move for Chelsea's Josh Acheampong makes sense, following Xabi Alonso comments Chelsea in 'advanced' transfer talks for veteran England international forward According to the report, Chelsea are likely to face competition for Ayaris signature from multiple other Premier League sides, but they are currently unnamed.In the Super Lig, Galatasaray, who are shooting high for an unprecedented fifth successive Turkish top-flight title, are among those outside of England hoping to bag Ayari.Like Chelsea, they are also displaying interest and continuing to monitor developments in the Swedes situation at Brighton. Saudi Pro League sides are also lurking, too.As things stand, Ayaris future with the Seagulls is up in the air; should he wish to move, Chelsea will certainly be among those interested.TOPICSChelseaBrightonGalatasarayPremier LeagueSper LigKedar BayleySocial Links NavigationFreelance WriterKedar Bayley is a trained journalist specialising in culture reporting. As a fan of Liverpool FC,he writes on the Reds often. Knowledgable about all things sports, cinema and television,you can find his words in Screen International, FourFourTwo, Manchester Evening News and more.
