Sheffield United, West Brom, Bristol City and Preston North End 'possible destinations' for Brighton winger
Sheffield United could reportedly face competition from West Bromwich Albion, Bristol City and Preston North End in the battle for Amario Cozier-Duberry.
Brighton & Hove Albion loaned the winger to Bolton Wanderers in the summer and he has hit the ground running in the third tier.
He has registered six goals and seven assists in 15 appearances, helping the Trotters rise to third in the League One table.
Sheffield United have repeatedly been credited with interest in a mid-season swoop for the 20-year-old, who has been capped by England at various youth levels.
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According to the BBC, Sheffield United are not the only club to have been mooted as a potential destination.
West Brom, Bristol City and Preston North End have also been thrown into the mix, although there is a potential stumbling block for the Championship quartet.
There is a January break clause in his deal but the report has suggested Brighton are happy with the current arrangement and are not actively looking to move him on.
Game time could be a concern for the Seagulls, particularly considering Cozier-Duberry’s loan spell at Blackburn Rovers did not work out as planned.
His prominence in the Bolton side has enabled him to flourish, although it could be argued he would feature regularly at Bramall Lane.
Sheffield United have lacked firepower and flair out wide, with Chiedozie Ogbene having struggled to get going since his loan move from Ipswich Town.
Style of play
In 2023, his former Arsenal academy coach Jack Wilshere described Cozier-Duberry as a player who is sometimes “unplayable”.
He told The Athletic: “His super-strengths are his ball-carrying and ability to take people on. He’s an exciting footballer, but [has] loads to learn.
“Amario is very exciting and Mikel [Arteta, Arsenal boss] likes him. He reminds me of Bukayo Saka, plays in the same position as him, needs to get better with his decision-making like Bukayo did, but he’s definitely exciting.
“In some moments he’s unplayable. You give him the ball and he can make things happen. You can set up a team and have a game plan, but when you’ve got individuals like that you’ve got a chance.”