Brighton and Hove Albion head coach Roberto De Zerbi will have some tricky decisions to make this summer transfer window.
The Albion boss says he is in regular contact with chairman Tony Bloom and often provides his opinion on the state of play with the current Albion squad. De Zerbi arrived last September and has now had ample time to assess his players and relay to the club exactly what he requires to help Albion continue their upward trajectory. As always in football the situation is rarely simple and will likely be complicated further as the footballing giants from around Europe – Real Madrid, Juventus, Arsenal, Man City and Man United – eye their best players such as World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister, Moises Caicedo and Japan international Kaoru Mitoma. De Zerbi will hope to keep all three but the Italian will also be making plans in case his star trio exit.
Here, as the season pauses for the international break, Sussex World assesses Albion’s entire squad and looks at who will go and who will stay – including their host of talented loan players.
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Brighton and Hove Albion head coach Roberto De Zerbi faces a vital summer transfer window Photo: ADRIAN DENNIS
. Robert Sanchez - stay
No longer the regular No1 as he faces stiff competition from Jason Steele. Likely to stay and fight for his spot next season Photo: Mike Hewitt
. Jason Steele - stay
Seemed destined to spend the rest of his career as a trusted No2 but that's completely changed. Playing well and De Zerbi's current No1. Photo: Mike Hewitt
. Adam Webster - stay
Has his injury problems but adds so much to the team when fully fit. Needs a run of games to get back to his best Photo: Mike Hewitt
. Lewis Dunk - stay
Hard to imagine a Brighton team without him. Continues to improve year after year and Albion's most important player. Photo: Stu Forster
. Levi Colwill - go
Currently on loan for the season from Chelsea. Has impressed at Brighton but his future reamins uncertain. Many want him to stay permanently but are Chelsea willing to sell and if so how much and will Brighton pay? So many questions here. Photo: GLYN KIRK
. Jan Paul van Hecke - stay
Proved his value to the team and can be a key man next season if he agrees a new contract. Very useful with Webster's injury issues Photo: Naomi Baker
. Pervis Estupinan - stay
Replaced Cucurella seamlessly and if anything has been an upgrade. Settled in well and will be even better next season Photo: Mike Hewitt
. Tariq Lamptey - stay
Rumours of a move in the previous window but stayed and will battle for a spot on the right flank with Joel Veltman Photo: OLI SCARFF
. Joel Veltman - stay
Brilliant this season and never lets the team down. Contract is up this summer and unless he wants to return to Holland, should sign a new deal Photo: George Wood
. Moises Caicedo - go
The Ecuador international recently signed a new contract but the big clubs will be back this summer. A huge talent and if the offers get crazy, Brighton could sell. £80m-plus? Photo: Mike Hewitt
. Alexis Mac Allister - go
A summer of change in the Albion midfield which could see Mac depart as well. The World Cup winner is wanted by just about every club Europe and it's difficult to see Albion standing in his way of money move to a CL club. An established PL player and a World Cup winner...£100m anyone? Photo: Mike Hewitt
. Jakub Moder - stay
Battling back from his ACL injury and will likely have a huge role to play next season - especially if Moises and Mac exit. Photo: Mike Hewitt
. Billy Gilmour - stay
The ex-Chelsea man has had to be patient but he's another who could benefit if Albion's midfield duo of Mac and Moises depart Photo: Mike Hewitt
. Pascal Gross - stay
De Zerbi described him as one of the best he's ever worked with. Vital to Albion and will be key next season too. Photo: Alex Davidson
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Brighton and Hove Albion head coach Roberto De Zerbi faces a vital summer transfer window Photo: ADRIAN DENNIS
2. Robert Sanchez - stay
No longer the regular No1 as he faces stiff competition from Jason Steele. Likely to stay and fight for his spot next season Photo: Mike Hewitt
3. Jason Steele - stay
Seemed destined to spend the rest of his career as a trusted No2 but that's completely changed. Playing well and De Zerbi's current No1. Photo: Mike Hewitt
4. Adam Webster - stay
Has his injury problems but adds so much to the team when fully fit. Needs a run of games to get back to his best Photo: Mike Hewitt