Premier League club Brighton have officially activated the £40 million release clause in the contract of Leeds United striker Patrick Bamford, according to a new report from renowned journalist Ornstein of The Athletic. The move signals Brighton's strong interest in Ruud and puts the 22-year-old French striker in the transfer market spotlight.
Brighton have high hopes for Rutte's joining the club, and they are actively promoting this acquisition process, hoping to be able to bring this potential star into the fold as soon as possible. Previously, Brighton have made offers of £29 million and £35 million to Leeds United, but both were rejected. Now, with the activation of the release clause, Brighton seems to be ready to pay this high transfer fee to show their sincerity and determination.
However, Leeds United, for their part, have not easily given up on their efforts to keep Ruud. They are well aware of the importance of the young striker to the team and the great value he may bring in the future. Therefore, Leeds United are doing their best to convince Rutte to stay, hoping that he can continue to play for the team and meet the future challenges together.
For Rutte himself, he is now facing an important decision in his career. On the one hand, joining Brighton will provide him with a brand new stage and more opportunities for development; on the other hand, staying at Leeds United means that he can continue to play alongside familiar teammates and contribute to the team's relegation goal. In addition, Leeds United have also promised that if they eventually choose to sell Rutte, they will receive a profit of 25 million pounds, which undoubtedly adds a financial temptation to the player's transfer.
