Albion are sixth in the Premier League standings and their 2-0 victory against Bournemouth on Tuesday night leaves them four points behind fourth placed Tottenham with two games in hand on the north London club.
Roberto De Zerbi’s men travel to Spurs this Saturday where three points would really place them in the mix for a Champions League spot and certainly boost their chances of Europa League football next term.
Albion have been praised from all angles this season as their impressive recruitment model allows them to compete at the sharp end of the Premier League. Despite selling the likes of Ben White, Dan Burn, Marc Cucurella, Yves Bissouma and Leo Trossard, Albion have maintained their upward trajectory. Alexis Mac Allister, Moises Caicedo, Kaoru Mitoma and Evan Ferguson have all impressed alongside the established performers of Lewis Dunk, Joel Veltman, Pascal Gross and Solly March. It’s proved an ideal combination and has delivered their best ever chance of European qualification – but it does however create a problem as the big clubs continue to circle their top talent.
So who will stay and go this summer transfer window?… Sussex World takes a look
Albion have been praised from all angles this season as their impressive recruitment model allows them to compete at the sharp end of the Premier League. Despite selling the likes of Ben White, Dan Burn, Marc Cucurella, Yves Bissouma and Leo Trossard, Albion have maintained their upward trajectory. Alexis Mac Allister, Moises Caicedo, Kaoru Mitoma and Evan Ferguson have all impressed alongside the established performers of Lewis Dunk, Joel Veltman, Pascal Gross and Solly March. It’s proved an ideal combination and has delivered their best ever chance of European qualification – but it does however create a problem as the big clubs continue to circle their top talent.
![Remains the foundation this team is built upon. Dunk would love to be leading Albion in Europe next season.](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjlkNzY4NDRiLWZkZmEtNGU5Zi1iMmU1LTk4NDNmNzQxZTE1Njo0OTMyNjg2NC03N2JkLTRjYjEtYmNiYS03NTI2MGRlYzRlMTE=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=594)
5. Lewis Dunk - stay
Remains the foundation this team is built upon. Dunk would love to be leading Albion in Europe next season. Photo: Michael Steele
![The experienced midfield man continues to have injury issues but signed a new deal for next season. De Zerbi previously said when he plays well, we play well. Remains a top talent and still capable of moments of magic](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjMxYzY1ODEwLTIxYmMtNDllNC05YTQzLThhODY4OTA1ZjVmYTpjMzVmM2M5NS04NTFlLTRlYWQtYTZiYS1hNzBkNGRiMDJjNzY=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=594)
6. Adam Lallana - stay
The experienced midfield man continues to have injury issues but signed a new deal for next season. De Zerbi previously said when he plays well, we play well. Remains a top talent and still capable of moments of magic Photo: Michael Steele
![Many Albion fans would love to see his loan made permanent. Solid defensively, very calm on the ball and offers balance on the left side. Likely to leave unless of course Brighton are prepared to pay around the £25m to secure his services. It's rare Brighton pay that much - they did for Webster and may do again for Colwill. Uncertain.](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmI1ZGMwM2FlLTgzNmUtNDAwNi1hYmZiLTljMjg5MGQ2NGFlYzowOWU3M2UyZS01NmUyLTRmMDgtOTBjNy1hNWU0MTNlZWQwMjQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=594)
7. Levi Colwill - Leave
Many Albion fans would love to see his loan made permanent. Solid defensively, very calm on the ball and offers balance on the left side. Likely to leave unless of course Brighton are prepared to pay around the £25m to secure his services. It's rare Brighton pay that much - they did for Webster and may do again for Colwill. Uncertain. Photo: Mike Hewitt
![The Netherlands youth international has struggled for game time this season. He has impressed when given the chance and proved his value to the squad but unlikely to a regular starter and may seek opportunities elsewhere. A talented player and there will be no shortage of takers - especially in the Championship where he impressed on loan Blackburn.](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjZkYWRmMjcyLWU3NTEtNDNhOC1hNDcwLWU2NGJjMTZhNjJhMTpmMTZiODhiMC1iYzVkLTQ1MTAtOGQzZC00NDZiMmEwODIzMzg=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=594)
8. Jan Paul van Hecke - Leave
The Netherlands youth international has struggled for game time this season. He has impressed when given the chance and proved his value to the squad but unlikely to a regular starter and may seek opportunities elsewhere. A talented player and there will be no shortage of takers - especially in the Championship where he impressed on loan Blackburn. Photo: Michael Steele