Brighton & Hove Albion, a team in the English Premier League, is keen on retaining their Ghanaian international player who is currently being pursued by the Portuguese club Sporting CP in the ongoing summer transfer window.
Sporting CP is prepared to make a significant financial investment to acquire the services of the young and versatile defender from the English Premier League outfit.
Nevertheless, information from UK-based journalist Andy Naylor suggests that Brighton's Manager, Roberto De Zerbi, is unwilling to part ways with Lamptey during this summer transfer window. De Zerbi views Lamptey as an integral member of the club's present roster.
In a recent match, Lamptey played for 64 minutes in Brighton's under-21s squad, contributing to a comeback from a 2-0 deficit to secure a 3-2 victory over his former club Chelsea on Friday evening.
Expressing his stance, Head Coach Roberto De Zerbi mentioned, "[Tariq Lamptey] can reach the best physical condition before the three games per week."
Since sustaining knee injury early in March, Lamptey has not made an appearance for the first team. There's a possibility that the right-back could participate in another game with the Under-21s squad in the EFL Trophy fixture against Walsall on Tuesday night.
Brighton's group matches in the Europa League are scheduled to commence on September 21st.
When Lamptey is in good health, his performance is undoubtedly captivating, consistently showcasing his skills in the top tier of English football. He played a crucial role in helping the Seagulls secure a spot in the UEFA Europa League at the conclusion of the 2022-23 season.
