Adam Webster and SEVEN more Brighton stars to leave this summer

Brighton have some key transfer decisions to make on star players this summer.

With just two Premier League matches to go, Fabian Hurzeler's team are pushing for European football next term but many players will already be eyeing their next move.

The likes of Adam Webster, Jan Paul Hecke and James Milner all have uncertain futures.

Brighton's potential exits

Adam Webster: the experienced defender suffered an ACL injury in pre-season training and has missed the entire campaign so far. Reports suggest that player and club have agreed not to trigger a contract option for next season and a move away could be on the cards.

Webster is closing in on a return to fitness and said he's "feeling stronger than ever" in a recent interview. At £22m, Webster was once Albion's record signing but will likely be available on a free this summer. I doubt he will be short offers. An excellent professional.

Jan Paul van Hecke: Here's a big call. The 25-year-old Dutch international will have one-year remaining on his contract this summer and this is likely to be crunch time.

Tottenham, Newcastle, Liverpool and Chelsea have all been reported to be keen and bids of more than £50m will likely be taken seriously. He's been excellent for Brighton and his potential departure could be a big issue for Hurzeler, who previously stated that Van Hecke could be a future captain.

Facundo Buonanotte: There is an absolute player in there somewhere but he may have to go elsewhere to fulfil his potential. Wasted this season with unsuccessful loans at Chelsea and then Leeds.

It's difficult to see him being a regular at Brighton next term. Hurzeler likes a more physical profile and that could spell the end of Buonanotte's time at Brighton. A real shame we never saw the best of him.

James Milner: The 40-year-old is out of contract this summer and as yet there is little talk of a new deal. Played a key role at times but also struggled with injuries and has missed the last four matches. Hurzeler said he'd love to work with him next season, Milner was unsure when asked about his future. A possible exit.

Bart Verbruggen: The Dutch international has had a season of progress at Brighton and has consistently ben linked with Bayern Munich - although Chelsea are also said to be keen.

Verbruggen, still just 23, will have two-years remaining on his contract this summer. The Seagulls have reliable back-up in Jason Steele, with Carl Rushworth also set to return from his successful loan at Coventry. England under-21 James Beadle is also an option.

Matt O'Riley: You just get the feeling that this summer will be best for the player and club if they move on. O'Riley never seemed to quite fit into Hurzeler's plans and never had an extended run in the team.

He spent the first half of the season at Marseille and has hardly featured since his January return. He has previously been linked with Everton, Roma and Juventus and Albion will hope to recoup the £25m they paid Celtic for him.

Igor Julio: The Brazilian centre back spent an unsuccessful first half of the season on loan at West Ham and returned in January. The 28-year-old will have a year left on his contract this summer and is widely expected to leave. A solid squad player but struggled to make a regular impact with the Seagulls .

Joel Veltman: The 34-year-old has been one of the best value signings for Brighton in the Premier League era. He arrived in 2020 for £900,000 and has been an ultra-reliable presence ever since.

Mats Wieffer, when fit, is the preferred option at right back and Veltman is out of contract this summer. Previous talk of a return to Ajax.