Multiple Championship clubs are battling head-to-head to secure the signature of in-demand Brighton shot-stopper Carl Rushworth, with the Seagulls finally making him available for a loan deal.
With Brighton’s Premier League campaign now underway, they have some big decisions to make with the young stars within their squad.
Due to the Seagull’s fantastic scouts and transfer means, they have a group of incredibly talented young players, some of which who are not quite ready for Premier League football.
With the form of Bart Verbruggen last season, the chances for their young goalkeepers are limited, with James Beadle already departing on loan to guarantee game time this season.
Another one of their goalkeeping sensations will be moving on loan too, with two Championship clubs particularly keen on the Englishman.
Blackburn or Swansea for Rushworth?
According to Alan Nixon, Blackburn Rovers and Swansea City are battling to sign Brighton goalkeeper Carl Rushworth on a season-long loan deal.
Blackburn currently lead the chase for Rushworth, but Swansea could have an advantage due to him spending last season with the club.
Rushworth earned his move to Swansea after a fantastic spell with Lincoln City in League One, where he started 42 matches and earned 17 clean sheets as he announced himself to the EFL.
He got even better last season with Swansea, as he started every single one of the Swans’ Championship games, earning ten clean sheets despite the club’s struggles last year.
Many neutrals labelled Rushworth as one of the best goalkeepers in the division last year, with many anticipating the 23-year-old to make the jump to the Premier League for the 2024/25 season.
However, despite Ipswich’s interest earlier in the window, they decided to shop elsewhere and Rushworth is still yet to find a new club.
Where Should He Go?
If Rushworth is fortunate enough to make the decision between these two clubs, it will certainly not be an easy one.
He knows he will have the platform to succeed in the Swansea system, but he may have to compete for the number one spot due to the recent signing of Lawrence Vigouroux.
Blackburn would likely be a guaranteed starting spot for Rushworth, but he would have to move to a completely new environment which could be a risk.