Is Kaoru Mitoma really a massive Taylor Swift fan?! Brighton cheekily attempt to incite Swiftie pile-on in Premier League player and goal of the month voting

The Japan international is up for the Premier League player and goal of the month awards for August. Voting for those prestigious prizes is now open, with the Seagulls doing their best to sway popular opinion in favour of their highly-rated forward.

Real Madrid and England star Bellingham has shown what is possible when having an army of Swiftie supporters on side, with the 20-year-old midfielder surging to the top of the 2023 Golden Boy vote after securing the backing of the pop star's supporters.

Brighton are aiming to win over those fanatical followers in the latest Premier League polls, posting on social media: “Did you know... @Kaoru_Mitoma is a massive @TaylorSwift13 fan? In totally unrelated news, he's also nominated for #PL Player of the Month and #PL Goal of the Month. Vote here!”

Mitoma enjoyed a breakout campaign with Brighton last season, as he netted 10 goals across all competitions, and is in the running for monthly gongs in 2023-24 after recording a stunning strike against Wolves and also registering three assists through four appearances.