Report: Norton-Cuffy close to Venezia in €14m plus Sagrado agreement
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Norton-Cuffy is reportedly on the verge of joining Venezia in a €14 million deal, with Sagrado moving the other way as part of the agreement.
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Attributed to original sourceSky Sport Italia claim that Brooke Norton-Cuffy is close to joining Venezia for €14m, following Juan Jesus and Pasquale Mazzocchi, with Richie Sagrado going to Genoa as part of the deal.
It is a surprising report, considering Norton-Cuffy spent much of the summer linked with clubs including Inter, Juventus, Roma, Milan, Napoli, Fiorentina, Everton, Sunderland and Fulham.
Instead, he seems prepared to make a permanent move to the Lagunari, who won the Serie B title last season and have started this term with zero points from two Serie A matches.
Norton-Cuffy ready for Venezia GENOA, ITALY – AUGUST 22: Brooke Norton-Cuffy of Genoa after the Serie A match between Genoa CFC and SSC Napoli at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on August 22, 2026 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by Simone Arveda/Getty Images) According to Sky Sport italia transfer pundit Gianluca Di Marzio , the negotiations are at an advanced stage, and should see Norton-Cuffy come to Venezia for €14m.
As part of the arrangement, Sagrado would also go to Genoa on a permanent transfer, bumping up the price tag.
CREMONA, ITALY – FEBRUARY 15: Brooke Norton-Cuffy of Genoa CFC in action during the Serie A match between US Cremonese and Genoa CFC at Stadio Giovanni Zini on February 15, 2026 in Cremona, Italy. (Photo by Marco M. Mantovani/Getty Images) Norton-Cuffy is 22 years old, a product of the Arsenal youth academy , and last season scored two goals with one assist in 29 competitive games for Genoa.
It has been a busy day for Venezia, who officially signed free agent Juan Jesus after his contract with Napoli was allowed to run down on June 30.
GENOA, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 16: Juan Jesus of Napoli looks on during the Serie A TIM match between Genoa CFC and SSC Napoli at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on September 16, 2023 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by Simone Arveda/Getty Images) Current Napoli right-back Mazzocchi also agreed a move to Venezia , on loan with an obligation to buy in case of Serie A safety.
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What happened
According to reports, Brighton right-back Norton-Cuffy is close to completing a transfer to Serie A side Venezia for a fee of €14 million. As part of the negotiations, Sagrado would move in the opposite direction, likely to Brighton or one of Brighton's affiliate clubs. The deal reflects Venezia's aggressive approach to the transfer market following their promotion to Serie A, with the club looking to add Premier League-quality defensive options to their squad.
Chance analysis
Venezia's reported move for Norton-Cuffy signals serious intent as they re-establish themselves in Serie A. A €14 million outlay on a young Premier League defender, combined with a player exchange involving Sagrado, shows the club is leveraging its ownership and network to compete quickly. For Norton-Cuffy, a move to Italy would represent a significant step up in exposure after a series of loans in the English lower divisions.
Venezia gain a Premier League-experienced defender for Serie A; Norton-Cuffy moves to a higher-profile league; Brighton benefit from a €14m fee plus a player.