In the 2022/2023 Premier League season, Brighton were the biggest surprise. The Seagulls finished sixth, qualifying for the European competitions for the first time in their history, and reached the FA Cup semi-finals – all under manager Graham Potter.These terrific results were a good enough reason for Chelsea to snatch the gaffer – and five of his backroom staff members – and make him a “resurrection project” leader at Stamford Bridge. Approximately a month earlier, Marc Cucurella arrived in London from Brighton, signing a six-year contract.Potter spent only seven months in London before being sacked, but the Blues’ habit of “stealing” from Brighton remained.What a mess, Moises! Caicedo’s luxurious car seized by policeIn August 2023, Chelsea brought two more players from the Amex Stadium. The custodian Robert Sanchez arrived on August 3, while the midfielder Moises Caicedo joined the Blues eight days later, completing the “ex-Brighton crew” at Stamford Bridge, on which Chelsea spent nearly £200 million, excluding add-ons!After a short break and one June Transfer Window (2024) during which they didn’t bring any players from Brighton, the Blues are reportedly planning to get back to their tradition, having eyed another Seagulls’ prospect, whom they’ll try to sign next June.🚨🔵 Excl | Chelsea are closely monitoring the development of Georginio #Rutter and have added him to their shortlist for the next transfer windows. #CFCThe 22-y/o versatile forward is currently out with a foot injury but has had a strong season with Brighton, scoring eight… pic.twitter.com/QDMMrzcd6I— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) April 15, 2025 According to German Sky Sport journalist Florian Plettenberg, 22-year-old forward Georginio Rutter is “closely monitored” as one of the names on Chelsea’s shortlist. The Frenchman “exploded” with Brighton this season, recording eight goals and five assists in 34 appearances in all competitions.Interestingly, Rutter scored against the Blues in the Seagulls’ first meeting with Enzo Maresca’s crew in the ongoing Premier League campaign before knocking it out of the FA Cup almost single-handedly, noting a goal and an assist in Brighton’s 2-1 triumph over Chelsea two months ago.##NAJAVA_MECA_8859805##
