A penalty from Alexis Mac Allister, tap-ins for Joel Veltman and Kaoru Mitoma and a late strike from Danny Welbeck inflicted West Ham’s heaviest defeat since a 5-0 home drubbing by Manchester City in August 2019.

Source: https://jerseyeveningpost.com/uksport/2023/03/04/david-moyes-admits-west-ham-let-themselves-down-in-heavy-defeat-at-brighton/

BRIGHTON are reportedly set to offer Kaoru Mitoma a record new contract to thwart off interest from Arsenal, Manchester City and Real Madrid.

Source: https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/10384671/arsenal-kaoru-mitoma-brighton-real-madrid-man-city/

“But the level of Mac Allister, Mitoma and Caicedo is high and to make competition is difficult for Gilmour.

Source: https://jerseyeveningpost.com/uksport/2023/04/30/brighton-boss-happy-gilmour-and-undav-made-most-of-rare-seagulls-starts/

De Zerbi almost missed the chance - he was busy hopping around in frustration, turning to vent at his bench around the same time that Alexis Mac Allister picked out Mitoma, who cushioned the ball and finished beyond Lloris.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11952465/Tottenham-2-1-Brighton-Harry-Kanes-strike-secures-win-Spurs.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

However, replays suggested the ball actually struck Mitoma on the chest rather than the arm.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11954165/PGMOL-admits-got-decision-wrong-Brighton-winger-Kaoru-Mitoma-denied-late-penalty.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

It means buying Alexis Mac Allister, Moises Caicedo and Kaoru Mitoma for £14million combined and accepting they may be sold for much more.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-12003927/Roberto-Zerbi-Brighton-thriving-happens-next.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Namely, Kaoru Mitoma, Billy Gilmour and young talent Jack Hinshelwood have been rested on the bench for this fixture.

Source: https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/sport/football/brighton-and-hove-albion/roberto-de-zerbi-springs-three-big-surprises-as-brighton-team-confirmed-for-burnley-test-4440074

Refereeing body PGMOL admits Brighton should have had a penalty for Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg's tackle on Kaoru Mitoma against.

Source: https://www.onenewspage.com/n/Front+Page/1zpl8kaov5/Tottenham-vs-Brighton-Refereeing-body-admits-Brighton-should.htm

Referees chief Howard Webb has contacted the club to confirm a penalty should have been awarded when Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg impeded Kaoru Mitoma in the second half.

Source: https://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/23444518.brighton-receive-apology-penalty-claim-tottenham/?ref=rss

"We are lucky to play with Mitoma.

Source: https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/sport/football/brighton-and-hove-albion/brighton-vs-west-ham-team-news-four-players-ruled-out-and-one-major-doubt-4269982