'All the best' - Brighton confirm departure of 21-year-old midfielder

Albion midfielder Jensen Weir is moving to League One Blackpool on a season-long loan.
By Derren Howard
Published 11th Aug 2023, 16:29 BST
Updated 13th Aug 2023, 19:31 BST
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The 21-year-old spent last season at another League One club, Morecambe, and made 50 appearances in all competitions, scoring 11 goals.

Jensen joined Albion from Wigan Athletic in 2020 and spent part of the 2020/21 campaign with Cambridge United where he made 24 appearances.

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He was part of the squad which took part in the Premier League Summer Series earlier this summer.

Roberto De Zerbi is preparing his squad to face Luton Town on SaturdayRoberto De Zerbi is preparing his squad to face Luton Town on Saturday
Roberto De Zerbi is preparing his squad to face Luton Town on Saturday

Pathway development manager Gordon Greer said, “This is a good move for Jensen at a level he did very well at last season. We’ll be monitoring his progress at Blackpool during the season and wish him all the best.”

Meanwhile Brighton continue transfer talks with Liverpool and Chelsea over star midfielder Moises Caicedo. Liverpool agreed a £110m record fee with Brighton but Caicedo still wants to move to Chelsea. the Blues are reportedly planning a new bid for the midfielder.

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