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Crystal Palace explore move for Brighton legend after 'harsh' contract decision All the latest transfer news and gossip for Brighton and Hove Albion and across the Premier League Ex-Brighton winger Solly March has been linked with a move to old rivals Crystal Palace. March, 32, is a free agent and is pre-season training ahead of the 2026-2027 campaign. He was released from Brighton on the expiration of his contract after an injury-hit spell that saw him make just four appearances in the Premier League last term. BBC Sport reporter Sami Mokbel posted: "Crystal Palace to complete free transfer signing of Takehiro Tomiyasu and consider move for ex-Brighton winger Solly March." A different direction for Brighton March made more than 300 appearances and was a huge fan favourite at the Amex Stadium. Some felt the decision not to extend his contract was harsh and the thought of him at Palace would be tough for the Albion faithful t accept. “It was a difficult one," March said when asked about his contract situation at Brighton last week. "The club sort of ummed and aahed and I thought I was going to get a contract, if I'm honest, but that didn't happen. “They are going in a different direction now. I think you can see that. “I think they want to have young players that are going to be there for many years." Diomande is the Real deal Elsewhere, Real Madrid have reached an agreement worth up to £120million with RB Leipzig to sign 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande following lengthy negotiations, as reported by The Athletic. The player starred for his country at the World Cup and is set to be rewarded with a big-money move to the Bernabeu. Liverpool are looking into a move for Paris Saint Germain’s 18-year-old Senegal winger Ibrahim Mbaye, according to The Times. Aston Villa have reached an agreement with Atletico Madrid for Italian left-back Matteo Ruggeri, as reported by Marca.