On August 14th, Brighton will get their season underway with a away trip to Burnley, and will be eager to pick up some early wins to build some positive momentum, ahead of a brutal October where the side will take on Manchester City, Liverpool and Arsenal in quick succession.
The Seagulls splashed the cash to complete a £18m move for Zambia international Enock Mwepu yesterday, and it will be fascinating to see how the former RB Salzburg man fares in the Premier League, after thriving in the Austrian top tier for four title-winning seasons.
Discussing his new player, Brighton boss Graham Potter said: “We're delighted to be able to welcome Enock to the club and are looking forward to working with him.
“He has a great deal of experience for somebody of his age, including Champions League and international football.
“He's primarily a central midfielder, although he is capable of playing in numerous positions, is open-minded, adaptable and very keen to learn and develop. He will add competition to our existing options in that area of the squad going into the new season.”
Here are today's biggest transfer stories and the latest team news involving Brighton & Hove Albion and the rest of the Premier League, as the reaction to the summer transfer window activity and build-up to the eagerly-anticipated new season continues:
5. Wolves close in on Vitinha
Wolves could yet land loan man Vitinha from Porto for the €20m agreed fee, despite the clause date expiring. The club are believed to have been granted extra time to secure the funds to sign the 21-year-old midfielder permanently. (Sport Witness) Photo: Michael Regan
6. Hammers favourites to sign Wood
West Ham United have been named favourites to sign Burnley striker Chris Wood this summer. The New Zealand international, who scored 12 goals for the Clarets last season, will be part of his country's football team at the upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo. (SkyBet) Photo: Pool
7. Whites target could cost over £30m
Leeds United will need to spend big if they're to land Denmark sensation Mikkel Damsgaard, with the player's asking price said to have risen to over £30m after dazzling at Euro 2020. The Sampdoria wing-back is in line to face England at Wembley this evening. (CBS) Photo: Wolfgang Rattay - Pool
8. Villa stopper could rejoin former club
Hadjuk Split are looking to snap up Aston Villa goalkeeper Lovre Kalinic on a permanent deal. The Croatia international has failed to secure the number one shirt at Villa Park, and could well opt for a return to his boyhood club. (Football Insider) Photo: STUART FRANKLIN