Brighton & Hove Albion favourite backs Graham Potter as Tottenham explore Championship attacker deal – gossip

But as we approach the winter market, the Seagulls find themselves 16th in the top-flight – an underwhelming start compared to what was promised after a busy summer.

Nevertheless, Glenn Murray, on loan at Watford, has backed Graham Potter to turn the club’s fortunes around.

Speaking to BBC 5 Live, the 37-year-old said: "I left the club under Graham Potter's tenure but I left happily and he supported my decision. I think he has done a fantastic job.

"The club is going through a transitional period and they are going through it really well. It is perfect apart from not getting as many goals as they would like.

"Once he gets that right I think he can really push the club forward."

Meanwhile, here are some of the other headlines doing the rounds in the Premier League this morning.

Newcastle boss Steve Bruce has made contact with Michael Carrick to enquire about the possibility of signing Phil Jones. West Ham and Leicester are also keen. (Eurosport)

Former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson is adamant Sean Longstaff is looking to leave Newcastle United after signing with super agent Pini Zahavi. (Football Insider)

Marcelo Bielsa’s Whites are keeping tabs on former Tottenham Hotspur starlet Marcus Edwards, though a possible move is unlikely to happen until next summer. (Football Insider)

Leeds, alongside Borussia Dortmund, offered £22.7m to Napoli for highly-rated midfielder Eljif Elmas but the Serie A club have no intention of selling him. (Rai Sport)

Leeds United and West Ham are keen on Cagliari star Nahitan Nandez. He could be sold for just £18m, despite having a £32.5m release clause. (Intra Sports)

Brazilian star Hulk could join a Premier League club on a free transfer after officially leaving Shanghai SIPG. (The Sun)

Tottenham Hotspur are looking into signing Brentford star Marcus Forss with a number of clubs now monitoring the 21-year-old Finland forward. (Eurosport)

Fenerbahce goalkeeper Altay Bayindir, is being closely monitored by Sheffield United and Ajax. (Fanatik via Turkish Football)

Burnley and Sheffield United target Paddy Lane’s five-figure release clause has been triggered by Stockport County, Altrincham and Farsley Celtic. (Football Insider)