Brighton are often praised for their shrewd approach to the transfer market and they will have a number of key decisions to make next month.
Albion are currently flying high in fourth place and pushing for European football next term but a flock of Seagulls could still on the move in the January window.
Evan Ferguson’s lack of minutes in the Premier League has seen speculation increase on his future, with Nottingham Forest the latest club believed to be keen.
Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler denied reports that Ferguson could move away and believes the 20-year-old has a big future at Brighton.
"I don't where this information has come from,” Hurzeler said ahead of the Southampton draw. “I said to Evan that I'm happy that he's here in the team, that I'm happy with how how he's training, in the shape he is physically and mentally.
“He's a young player and he needs game time. I never said anything about a loan or something like this. We are happy that Evan is here.”
Here’s the 10 Brighton players who could be assessing their options...
5. Julio Enciso
It’s been a frustrating season so far for the Paraguay playmaker as he struggles to establish himself under Fabian Hurzeler. The 20-year-old has slipped behind Georginio Rutter, Danny Welbeck, Joao Pedro, Kaoru Mitoma, Simon Adingra, Yankuba Minteh and Brajan Gruda in the pecking order. A January loan could be an option the player who has just 80 minutes of Premier League action to his name this term. Enciso is contracted with the Seagulls until June 2026. Photo: Alex Davidson
6. Danny Welbeck
The 33-year-old has been outstanding for Brighton this term and has six goals to his name. He's playing some of the best football of his career and is often linked with a move back to Manchester United. He's key to Brighton's chances of Europe. Photo: Mike Hewitt
7. Carlos Baleba
Brighton's next £100m plus exit? Unlikely to be this January but many clubs are already keen with Liverpool, Manchester City and Tottenham all linked of late. The Seagulls will not sell in January but expect plenty of talk and rumour Photo: Dan Istitene
8. Valentin Barco
The Argentina left back has struggled on loan at Sevilla and is expected to cut short his time in La Liga and return this January. Another loan elsewhere could be likely. Photo: JUAN MABROMATA