Medical Passed: Leeds Set to Announce Another Player Exit Soon, £2.6m Update – Sky Sports Journalist Reports

A Sky Sports Germany journalist reported on Saturday, 17 August, via X that the French forward has successfully passed his medical on the south coast and signed a long-term contract with the Seagulls.

Daniel Farke’s side will receive a total of £42.6 million for Rutter’s transfer if all clauses are activated, which is £2.6 million more than initially expected when his exit clause was first triggered [David Ornstein, 14 August].

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While this news may not surprise Leeds United supporters, as the transfer has been anticipated for weeks, the fanbase will still be disappointed to see Rutter’s departure becoming inevitable.

Many expected the Frenchman to stay at Elland Road this summer after the Whites rejected Brighton’s initial proposal and balanced the books with the sales of Crysencio Summerville and Archie Gray.

However, with the £40 million release clause in the attacker’s contract, the Whites were always likely to struggle to retain him past the end of August, particularly after missing out on Premier League promotion last season.

On the positive side, Leeds have secured a substantial transfer fee for a player they seemed destined to incur a loss on just 12 months ago, providing them with more financial flexibility this summer.

Now, the 49ers must invest wisely before the transfer window closes and support Farke. The Whites need new signings, and time is running out to secure them.