Kaoru Mitoma is approaching the final year of his contract with Brighton, amid uncertainty regarding his future, with interest from Tottenham and Liverpool as well as several European clubs in signing him.


TEAMtalk has reported that the possibility of Kaoru Mitoma reuniting with his former coach Roberto De Zerbi at Tottenham remains on the table, as negotiations for the Japanese winger's contract renewal with Brighton have stalled.


Liverpool maintain an old interest in the player, while Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United have previously been linked with him. Bayern Munich also stands out among the European clubs monitoring his situation, and Atlético have been linked with the player in the past.


Brighton face a decision on selling Kaoru Mitoma soon for a lower fee or risk losing him for free in the summer of 2027, while his fitness remains a key factor after a hamstring injury kept him out of the end of last season and the FIFA World Cup.


Data suggests that interest in Kaoru Mitoma in January may be less than in previous seasons as he seeks to regain his level, which could enhance the likelihood of his departure for free next summer.