Brighton midfielder Pascal Gross is making a strong case for being one of the Premier League’s best value signings, with BBC Sport saying the 35-year-old has effectively cost the club minus £3m across two spells. Since returning to Brighton on 2 January 2026, Gross has been involved in seven Brighton goals in six league games this season.
His latest contribution came in Saturday’s 2-0 win at Sunderland, when his pass set up Maxim de Cuyper for the opener. That assist also made Gross the oldest player to provide an assist in three consecutive Premier League games since Ryan Giggs, then 38, did it for Manchester United in February 2012.
Gross first joined Brighton in 2017 for a reported £3m from Ingolstadt, then left for Borussia Dortmund in 2024 for £8m before returning to the club for about £1.7m. BBC Sport says the numbers leave Brighton effectively £3m better off, while Gross has now been involved in 86 Premier League goals across his two Brighton spells.
The German midfielder has also continued to produce at a high level this season. BBC Sport reported that only Bruno Fernandes and Dominik Szoboszlai have created more chances in 2026, and that includes the 18 months Gross spent away from the Premier League. He has also played every minute for Brighton in all competitions this season, nine games in total.
Gross’s impact has put him among Brighton’s standout modern players, with BBC Sport noting that he was named the sixth-oldest Premier League player of the month for September. Former Liverpool and Fulham midfielder Danny Murphy told BBC Sport that Gross is “an intelligent footballer” and said he is likely to be remembered as one of Brighton’s greats.