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Coventry City makes progress on Carl Rushworth deal with Brighton

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 12:50 PM

Last updated Jul 22, 2026

Coventry City makes progress on Carl Rushworth deal with Brighton

Summary

Coventry City is advancing in negotiations to secure a permanent deal for goalkeeper Carl Rushworth from Brighton. Following a successful loan spell, discussions have shifted to finer details of the contract, such as clauses and percentages. Coventry is confident due to its existing relationship with both Rushworth and Brighton. The goalkeeper has expressed a strong desire to return, seeing Coventry as the ideal environment for his development. Brighton, having recently extended Rushworth's contract, is keen to include a buy-back clause and sell-on percentage in the deal.

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By the Numbers

•Coventry is in talks to sign Carl Rushworth permanently from Brighton.
•Discussions are focused on contract details, not intentions.
•Rushworth wants to return to Coventry for his development.
•Brighton seeks buy-back and sell-on clauses for Rushworth.
•Newcastle and Leeds have also shown interest in the goalkeeper.

Latest Updates

12:50 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Coventry City ready to push hard to re-sign star

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