Chelsea have been backed to submit a significant offer for Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma in the summer transfer window.

Kaoru Mitoma's magical opening goal set the tone for a dominant night for Brighton as they beat Chelsea for the second time in the space of a week.

Enzo Maresca admitted Chelsea's dismal 3-0 defeat at Brighton was the "worst performance" of his reign as Japan forward Kaoru Mitoma produced a contender for Premier League goal of the season on Friday.

Chelsea produced another disappointing performance as they fell to a 3-0 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League.

A brilliant goal by Brighton & Hove Albion's Kaoru Mitoma and a Yankuba Minteh double gave the Seagulls a 3-0 Premier League home win over Chelsea on Friday, a week after they knocked their London visitors out of the FA Cup.

Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game at Southampton (15:00 GMT). Here are the key lines from his news conference: Hurzeler said Pervis Estupinan and Solly March are "an option" but Lewis Dunk is "doubtful".

Report and free match highlights as Chelseas striker problems were laid bare with Enzo Marescas side failing to register a shot on target for the first time since 2021; Kaoru Mitomas jaw-dropping open

The Brighton faithful are demanding a yellow card for Cucurella after a nasty looking challenge on Minteh but referee Chris Kavanagh does not agree. Just a talking to but, looking at the replays, it should have been a yellow card. That is only going to increase Brighton’s annoyance at Cururella.

Yankuba Minteh has scored twice and Kaoru Mitoma got a superb opener as Brighton demolished Chelsea 3-0 in the Premier League