Closed: the summer 2026 window ended without this move.
Micah Mbick to Brighton & Hove Albion
Last update: 165 days ago
Status and verdict
Did not happen
Closed rumours are no longer scored: the status is final.
Brighton are reported to be pursuing Charlton centre-forward Micah Mbick in a negotiation that has already seen two rejected bids and talk of a third approach, per The Brighton Base. His contract runs to 2028.
1 article · no first-hand source
What we know
Brighton are reported to be pursuing Charlton centre-forward Micah Mbick in a negotiation that has already seen two rejected bids and talk of a third approach, per The Brighton Base. His contract runs to 2028.
The story is from 22 May, when the outlet said Brighton have already seen two bids rejected for the Charlton youngster and are considering a third approach. A third approach is only being considered, per The Brighton Base.
Key findings
- Earliest report on file: 22 May 2026, The Brighton Base, repeating another outlet.
- No independent source: all 1 identified outlets repeat earlier reporting.
- Deal stage reached by a counted source: negotiation.
- No second independent source corroborates it.
- Latest evidence: 165 days ago.
Who reported it
| Outlet | Tier | What they said | Track record | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Brighton Base 22/05/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Brighton have already seen two bids rejected for Charlton youngster Micah Mbick and are considering a third approach Stage: negotiation | No history yet | Repeats another outlet |
Timeline
- 22 May 2026 · The Brighton BaseBrighton have already seen two bids rejected for Charlton youngster Micah Mbick and are considering a third approach
Repeats reporting from another outlet. Stage: negotiation
Does Brighton & Hove Albion need him?
Centre-Forward: the strikers Brighton & Hove Albion already have, from their squad list, and who they brought in there over the last two seasons. Facts only: we do not judge the need.
Current strikers (5, 1 with a year or less left)
| Player | Position | Age | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charalampos Kostoulas | Centre-Forward | 19 | 30 Jun 2030 |
| Georginio Rutter | Centre-Forward | 24 | 30 Jun 2028 |
| Promise David | Centre-Forward | 25 | 30 Jun 2027 |
| Stefanos Tzimas | Centre-Forward | 20 | 30 Jun 2030 |
| Evan Ferguson | Centre-Forward | 22 | 30 Jun 2029 |
Recent signings in this position
- Evan Ferguson (Centre-Forward)2026/27 · back from loan at AS Roma
- Promise David (Centre-Forward)2026/27 · on loan from Union Saint-Gilloise
- Evan Ferguson (Centre-Forward)2025/26 · back from loan at West Ham United
- Stefanos Tzimas (Centre-Forward)2025/26 · back from loan at 1.FC Nuremberg
- Charalampos Kostoulas (Centre-Forward)2025/26 · from Olympiacos Piraeus · €35.00m
Is it still alive?
- First report
- 22 May 2026
- Latest report
- 22 May 2026 (164 days ago)
Contract and fee
- Contract until
- June 2028
- Reported fee
- —
No outlet has quoted a figure for this move yet. We never estimate one.
Player profile
- Full name
- Micah Lionel Mbick
- Age
- 19
- Agent
- Two Touch Agency