Instead, it looks as if there could be a forward heading for the exit door at the Amex in the coming days – or at least, kind of.
Glenn Murray has been on loan at Watford since the beginning of the campaign, but thus far, has struggled for game time at Vicarage Road.
The veteran hitman has been limited to just five appearances in the Championship, four of which have been from the bench and the most recent of which came in October.
Needless to say, his current situation is far from a satisfactory one, but he could be in line for a reunion with former Albion boss Chris Hughton.
The Sun journalist Alan Nixon claimed on his personal Twitter account on Thursday that Hughton’s current side, Nottingham Forest, are interested in landing the 37-year-old as they look to drag themselves of a Championship relegation scrap.
Given that Murray has been training on his own in recent weeks, and factoring in his prior working relationship with Hughton, a potential move – whether it be on loan or on a permanent basis – would surely represent an improvement for the player.
You’d fancy him to offer something useful too, despite his age.
Murray average 0.32 goals per 90 minutes last term – not bad at all considering that his xG was only 0.03 higher per game, as per Wyscout.
Elsewhere, it looks as if the Seagulls have missed out on signing Bolton Wanderers teenager Regan Riley.
According to Football Insider, Graham Potter’s side were keen on the midfielder, but have beaten to his signature by Norwich City.
A fee of around £250,000 has been agreed, with a three-year deal reportedly in place.
How strong Albion’s interest actually was in the player is not abundantly clear, but it is understood that he had caught the eye of scouts on the south coast.
At 18, Riley has made just one senior appearance for his boyhood club this term – a 53-minute cameo in the EFL Trophy.
We’ve gathered some of today’s most intriguing transfer rumours below:
1. Bielsa blocked Alioski exit
Marcelo Bielsa personally blocked Ezgjan Alioski from leaving Leeds United this month. It is understood that Galatasaray were keen on signing the versatile talent. (Haberturk) (Photo by Jon Super - Pool/Getty Images) Photo: Pool
2. Mujica nears exit
Leeds United loanee is getting ready to swap Real Oviedo for Las Palmas. The player is said to be 'packing his bags' already. (La Voz de Asturias) (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images) Photo: Dean Mouhtaropoulos
3. Yedlin nears Galatasaray move
Newcastle United full-back is nearing a move to Galatasaray, with an announcement expected soon. The American encountered work permit issues in England. (Asist Analiz) (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Photo: Stu Forster
4. Brighton miss out on Riley
Norwich City have agreed a £250,000 deal to sign Bolton Wanderers midfielder Regan Riley. Brighton had also been keen on the player. (Football Insider) (Photo by GLYN KIRK/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: GLYN KIRK