Matt Clarke has joined Brighton on a four-year dealBrighton have made Portsmouth's Matt Clarke their first signing since head coach Graham Potter took charge. Central defender Clarke, 22, has joined for an undisclosed fee and signed a four-year-deal with the club. "He's an imposing central defender and had a very impressive spell with Portsmouth, and has been a key player for them," said Potter. Brighton have lost right-back Bruno to retirement after the 2018-19 season, where they finished 17th in the Premier League. Clarke said: "I'm over the moon to be here, these things always take a little bit of time, but I'm delighted that it's now been done.

Source: BBC June 21, 2019 16:52 UTC