Brighton's summer overhaul continues as Fabian Hurzeler prepares his squad for the new Premier League season.
The Seagulls reported back for pre-season testing last week as new signings and familiar faces settled in.
Brighton have so far signed the likes of Charalampos Kostoulas, Stefanos Tzimas, Tommy Watson, Diego Coppola, Olivier Boscagli – and Belgium left back Maxim De Cuyper is expected to arrive in the coming days. The club have also been linked with Liverpool's England under-21 star Harvey Elliott. Although numerous other clubs, including Newcastle, Inter and Juventus, are also keen.
Head coach Hurzeler admitted players will also leave in the coming weeks. Napoli bid £25m for ex-Celtic midfielder Matt O'Riley, Pervis Estupinan has been linked with Manchester United and Igor Julio has been targeted by Wolves and Real Sociedad. The futures of returning loanees Evan Ferguson, Julio Enciso and Facundo Buonanotte are also uncertain.
Here’s Brighton dream midfield options next season...
9. Carlos Baleba - M
The powerful midfielder impressed in first season as Premier League regular and should be even better this campaign. Transfer talk of a potential move has been quiet, which hopefully bodes well Photo: Charlie Crowhurst
10. Yankuba Minteh - RW
The Gambian express did well in his first full season after his £30m move from Newcastle. Likely to be Hurzeler's first choice on the right flank but Solly March and Brajan Gruda are pushing Photo: Mike Hewitt
11. Georginio Rutter - CF
Despite Joao Pedro's exit to Chelsea, Brighton have a number of tactical and personnel options at centre forward. Georginio will hope to continue his fine form from last season but Danny Welbeck and Greek duo Kostoulas and Tzimas are expecting minutes. Ferguson, Enciso and Buonanotte remain options but their futures are unclear. Photo: GLYN KIRK
12. Kaoru Mitoma - LW
Brighton are reportedly in new contract talks with their Japan star - which is great news for all concerned if he stays. Mitoma has apparently indicated he wants to stay at Brighton. £10m arrival Watson and Simon Adingra are options but Andingra has been linked with a move away Photo: Steve Bardens