It has been a hectic month for all at Brighton and Hove Albion and no doubt their technical director David Weir will breath a huge sigh of relief when the window closes today at 11pm.
So far it has not been a bad window for the Albion. Leandro Trossard departed for Arsenal for around £22m plus add-ons. Losing a player of his ability is clearly a blow but of all the talents to depart, Trossard was perhaps one of the better ones to absorb as the emergence of Japan international Kaoru Mitoma has certainly helped cushion the blow. Three players have arrived – Facundo Buonanotte, Yasin Ayari and Mark O'Mahony – and in-keeping with Brighton’s recent strategy, all three are gifted youngsters who the club will hope to develop and then see them thrive in the Premier league, while adding to their potential transfer value. The main talking point has however been Moises Caicedo. The Ecuador midfielder said he wanted to leave but Albion have rebuffed three offers – one from Chelsea and then two from Arsenal.
But there is still time to tweak the squad and here’s what could still happen in the next 12 hours or so...
But there is still time to tweak the squad and here’s what could still happen in the next 12 hours or so...
![Linked with a loan to the Championship or Rangers but another player who is a whisker or an injury/suspension away from the starting XI. The Caicedo situation could see him stay this window and Mac Allister is also suspended this Saturday. More opportunities for him next season when Mac Alister and Caicedo will likely leave in the summer.](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmM1NTg3M2FkLTMzOWEtNDFiYS05NDU5LWEwNGQyY2NlNWUzNjo4MDY5Mzg0Yi04OWVkLTRiZGMtYjQ0OC1jODBiMmQ5YmQ4Mzg=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=594)
5. Billy Gilmour - stay
Linked with a loan to the Championship or Rangers but another player who is a whisker or an injury/suspension away from the starting XI. The Caicedo situation could see him stay this window and Mac Allister is also suspended this Saturday. More opportunities for him next season when Mac Alister and Caicedo will likely leave in the summer. Photo: Mike Hewitt
![Brighton have been linked with the Shakhtar Donetsk defender since De Zerbi arrived. A left sided centre back and left back who would be a very useful addition. Previously linked with Arsenal, Man City and West Ham. There's still chance this could happen but the quoted £20m fee could be a huge hurdle.](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjIyYTllNDQ5LWQyN2UtNGY1OS05N2E5LTk3NTlkZmRmMmZmOTpjZTVjZjJlMy02ZjFiLTRlODQtYTgyYS0xMzUyNDRjZTVhNDQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=594)
6. Mykola Matvienko - no deal
Brighton have been linked with the Shakhtar Donetsk defender since De Zerbi arrived. A left sided centre back and left back who would be a very useful addition. Previously linked with Arsenal, Man City and West Ham. There's still chance this could happen but the quoted £20m fee could be a huge hurdle. Photo: Adam Nurkiewicz
![Now here's an interesting one. The 29-year-old is back to fitness and is out of contract this summer. There is talk of a permanent free transfer to Brighton this window but Liverpool's injury problems could prevent that. One to keep an eye on over the summer](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmFjODRiYTBhLTBiNzYtNDVhMC04NTdkLTFiOTFjNDE5MTNlMTplMzAxYzFjNC0zOGViLTRiNWUtOTg0MC04OWVmODhhNWJlMjQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=594)
7. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain - no deal
Now here's an interesting one. The 29-year-old is back to fitness and is out of contract this summer. There is talk of a permanent free transfer to Brighton this window but Liverpool's injury problems could prevent that. One to keep an eye on over the summer Photo: Bryn Lennon
![Albion were tipped to beat Marseille and Southampton for the Braga centre-forward. The club reportedly offered around £30m but it is said to be wide of the mark. Can't see this one getting over the line and very unlike Albion to outlay this kind of sum.](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjdiYzcwZjAwLTFiMDMtNDA0NC05OTExLTgyYmYxNTQ2YzU3MTo0YTRlNzRjNC1iM2ZkLTQ1ZjktYmNiNy05NjcxM2MxODU4ZDU=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=594)
8. Vitinha - no deal
Albion were tipped to beat Marseille and Southampton for the Braga centre-forward. The club reportedly offered around £30m but it is said to be wide of the mark. Can't see this one getting over the line and very unlike Albion to outlay this kind of sum. Photo: BRUNO FAHY