Aaron Connolly gave his the side, before new signing Enock Mwepu doubled it on the 45-minute mark. The hosts pulled a goal back through Harry Cornick just before the break, but Percy Tau's stunning second-half goal ensured the Seagulls cruised to victory.
Meanwhile, Brighton boss Graham Potter has been discussing how the club will fill the void left by Ben White, who joined Arsenal for £50m last week. Potter said: “I think we have got enough competition in that area. We have got enough good players.
“We can be flexible with how we set up. You can’t replace a £50 million player, you have to look to be creative with solutions within the squad. But we are in a good place now.
“We wish Ben well, he has been fantastic. His journey from the academy to Newport County, to Peterborough, to Leeds United is fantastic for him. To then get a move to Arsenal is a great achievement for him and the club.
“It is a proud moment for everyone connected with the club and I am really pleased for Ben. The fee gives us a fantastic opportunity to develop the club and progress the team.”Brighton have been linked with a host of potential replacements, and are currently the favourites to sign centre-back Nat Phillips from Liverpool, who is expected to leave Anfield now their defender injury crisis is over.We’ve gathered the best of today’s Premier League transfer speculation below…
5. Palace could beat Magpies to Hughes
Crystal Palace are believe to have entered the race to sign Watford midfielder Will Hughes. The £12m-rated man, who began his career with Derby County, has also been linked with Newcastle United and Aston Villa. (Football.London) Photo: Richard Heathcote
6. Toffees ace could leave this summer
Everton midfielder James Rodriguez has hinted that he could leave the club this summer, claiming the situation is "complicated". He has, however, ruled out a return to his former club Real Madrid, insisting it is a "closed cycle" of his career. (Sky Sports) Photo: Pool
7. Leeds favourites to sign Traore
Following further speculation linking Leeds United with Adama Traore, the Whites are now firm favourites to sign the Wolves winger ahead of Spurs. The ex-Barcelona man is expected to fetch over £30m, which would be a record signing for Leeds. (SkyBet) Photo: Jose Manuel Vidal - Pool
8. Villa favourites to sign Ings
As Jack Grealish closes in on a big-money move to Man City, Aston Villa are gearing up to spend their £100m jackpot, and are now favourites to sign Southampton striker Danny Ings. The £25m-rated star has scored 41 goals in 91 league games for the Saints. (SkyBet) Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS