French forward Georginio Rutter has made two appearances for Brighton
Danny Murphy admits he is "surprised" Brighton and Hove Albion forked out £40m to prise Georginio Rutter away from Leeds United. The mercurial forward, a key member of the Whites side who reached the Championship play-off final during the 2023/24 season, bid a fond farewell to Elland Road last month after the Seagulls activated a release clause in Rutter's contract just hours before it was due to expire.
Speaking on talkSPORT, former Liverpool and Fulham midfielder Murphy said: "They have spent a hell of a lot this summer and the expectations are going to be higher, but I was surprised that they spent what they did on Rutter from Leeds. I have seen quite a lot of him and he is talented, but he is unpredictable and inconsistent.”When asked if Rutter is worth the fee Brighton have shelled out to add him to their forward line, Murphy said: “No.
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