Liverpool and Tottenham Monitor Kaoru Mitoma Contract Situation

Kaoru Mitoma is emerging as a solid market opportunity for elite clubs as his Brighton contract winds down, with Liverpool keeping watch and Tottenham Hotspur potentially offering a reunion with Roberto De Zerbi, TeamTalk reported.

Liverpool Tracks Contract Stand-Off

Liverpool’s recruitment team has admired the Brighton winger for years, tracing an appreciation for his profile back to his time before moving from Kawasaki Frontale. TeamTalk reported that Liverpool have retained a long-standing interest in the player, with more sources linking Anfield to monitoring his situation as his current deal approaches its conclusion.

The club’s assessment involves careful due diligence regarding the player’s contract status and recovery from injury. Mitoma carries a reputation as a 67-goal winger, a statistical record that naturally draws the attention of Champions League sides looking for proven Premier League quality without a full market-value premium.

Tottenham Weighs De Zerbi Factor

Tottenham Hotspur’s involvement introduces a direct personal connection to the south coast. The connection to Roberto De Zerbi, who previously managed Mitoma, adds an extra layer of tactical familiarity and trust.

TeamTalk reported that Spurs could move sooner if the numbers become attractive, suggesting that a cut-price fee in the winter window could prove useful for the second half of the season. Brighton faces the classic dilemma of selling at a reduced fee or risking the loss of a key asset for nothing as suitors gain more bargaining power.

Hamstring Recovery Shapes Schedule

Any immediate transfer move depends heavily on fitness after a hamstring injury suffered in May ended Mitoma’s 2025-26 campaign and ruled him out of the World Cup. The player is working his way back under a cautious timetable.

If Mitoma returns strongly, interest from Liverpool, Tottenham, and Bayern Munich could sharpen quickly. Persistent caution around his physical condition, however, may lead prospective buyers to wait for a more favorable deal.