Rosario Central join race for Brighton midfielder Facundo Buonanotte

Brighton & Hove Albion could face increasing interest in Facundo Buonanotte this summer after Rosario Central joined the list of clubs monitoring the Argentine midfielder's situation.

The 21-year-old has already been linked with a move away from the Amex Stadium in recent weeks, with reports in Argentina suggesting River Plate are exploring the possibility of a loan deal.

Now, Rosario Central – Buonanotte's boyhood club – are also assessing whether a return could be possible.

According to journalist Ariel Porcile, speaking on Rosario La Ciudad, the Argentine club have already begun gathering information about the player's current circumstances.

"Central want him. They like him and Central are interested."

While the admiration is clear, Porcile also stressed that turning that interest into a deal will be far from straightforward.

"It's not easy, quite the opposite, very difficult, very difficult. We have to wait for several things."

The journalist added that enquiries have already been made regarding Buonanotte's status at Brighton as Rosario Central evaluate whether a move could become realistic later in the window.

The discussion largely focused on whether Brighton would consider allowing Buonanotte to leave, either temporarily or permanently.

The Argentine remains under contract with the Premier League club, and there is uncertainty over what Brighton believe is the best next step for his development after a difficult period.

Buonanotte has struggled to establish himself consistently in England despite being highly regarded when he arrived from Rosario Central.

Loan spells have failed to provide the stability he has been searching for. After finding opportunities limited at Brighton, he spent time away from the club but was unable to secure regular football for an extended period.

That lack of continuity has become a recurring theme throughout the midfielder's development.

Despite recent frustrations, Porcile insisted Buonanotte's reputation remains strong.

"He's a player who clearly generates interest among clubs in England. Clubs like him."

The journalist went even further in his assessment.

"For me, Buonanotte is a phenomenon."

Porcile argued that the midfielder's issues have centred more around a lack of regular opportunities than any question over his ability. He pointed to Buonanotte's previous involvement with Argentina under Lionel Scaloni as evidence of the player's quality.

The belief in Argentina appears to be that regular minutes, rather than a dramatic career reset, are what the midfielder needs most.

While acknowledging the challenges involved, Porcile admitted a return to Rosario Central would be a dream outcome for many supporters.

The journalist questioned whether Brighton would view a move back to the player's formative club as the ideal solution but made clear that much of that assessment was personal opinion rather than information from sources.

For now, Rosario Central's interest remains at an exploratory stage.

However, with River Plate also monitoring the situation and Brighton yet to clarify their plans for the midfielder, Buonanotte's future looks set to attract growing attention throughout the transfer window.

Much will depend on Brighton's assessment of Buonanotte during the summer and whether they believe another loan move can help accelerate his development. Rosario Central have made their interest known, but competition from other clubs could complicate any potential deal.

With several weeks remaining in the transfer window, further clarity is expected once Brighton determine the role they see for the Argentine heading into the new season.

Would a return to Rosario Central be the right move for Facundo Buonanotte, or should Brighton look for a higher-level loan to continue his development?