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title: "Brighton: Seagulls ‘considering another’ Mykola Matviyenko bid"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/brighton-seagulls-considering-another-mykola-matviyenko-bid/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Brighton News"
published: "2023-01-28T09:15:13Z"
modified: "2023-01-28T09:15:13Z"
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# Brighton: Seagulls ‘considering another’ Mykola Matviyenko bid

**[Brighton](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/brighton-news/) are ‘considering another’ bid to sign Shakhtar Donetsk star Mykola Matviyenko, according to reports.**

### The Lowdown: Seagulls flying…

The Seagulls have been flying under manager Roberto De Zerbi since the departure of former fan favourite boss Graham Potter to Chelsea.

Brighton are just five points off a Europa League-qualifying place, winning an[impressive](https://www.premierleague.com/tables) 11 out of 21 matches this season and three in their last five – including a 3-0 win over Liverpool.

De Zerbi’s men are thought to eyeing new signings this January window as well with Matviyenko a serious target.

### The Latest: Brighton weighing improved Matviyenko offer…

According to[Sky journalist Lyall Thomas,](https://twitter.com/SkySportsLyall/status/1619005850655522820) after having a bid rejected, the south coast side are weighing an improved bid for the Ukraine international.

He explained:

*“#Shakhtar Donetsk have rejected #Brighton’s latest offer for centre-back Mykola Matviyenko. #bhafc considering another bid. Important target for head coach Roberto De Zerbi.”*

### The Verdict: Get it done…

For all of Brighton’s strengths, De Zerbi’s team have conceded [eight goals in their last five games](https://www.premierleague.com/tables) and it’s clear they could do with some defensive reinforcements to shore up a fairly leaky backline.

Matviyenko could be the ideal candidate for Brighton given he has been a fixture of this Shakhtar side which has dominated Ukrainian football.

The [three-time league](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/mykola-matvienko/detaillierteleistungsdaten/spieler/289059) winner, still just 26-years-old, has already amassed over [50 international caps](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/mykola-matvienko/detaillierteleistungsdaten/spieler/289059) for his country and [42 appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/mykola-matvienko/detaillierteleistungsdaten/spieler/289059) across both the Europa League and Champions League for Shakhtar.

Matviyenko has the experience of a player far beyond his years and it speaks volumes that he is an ‘important’ target for De Zerbi.