Brighton sign Rutter in £40m club record deal

Brighton have completed the signing of forward Georginio Rutter for a club record fee of £40m from Leeds.

The 22-year-old joins the Seagulls on a five-year contract.

Rutter scored eight goals in 66 appearances for Leeds after joining from Hoffenheim in January 2023.

Leeds said they made "every effort" to keep Rutter despite the Seagulls activating his release clause.

Rutter joins a Brighton side who beat Everton on the opening weekend of the Premier League season.

More to follow.