Albion head coach Graham Potter will have to make some shrewd moves in the summer transfer window if Albion are to improve on a ninth placed finish in the Premier League.
The Seagulls impressed last campaign and the trick now is to try and keep the majority of their best players for next term.
Influential midfielder Yves Bissouma, goalkeeper Rob Sanchez, Spanish star Marc Cucurella and playmaker Leo Trossard all delivered eye-catching displays and have attracted interest from elsewhere.
Bissouma – who is wanted by Arsenal, Newcastle, Aston Villa, and Monaco – has just 12 months remaining on his contract and looks the most likely out of Potter’s best players to depart.
Trossard is another with just a year remaining on his deal and his future sounded far from certain earlier this year when he said he will be listening to other offers.
Cucurella is another hot property and his debut season in the Premier League took many by surprise and alerted the attentions of Chelsea and Man City.
It would take a huge sum to snatch the wild-haired 23-year-old Spaniard but then City are not exactly short of sheckles. It just depends how badly they want him.
Albion fans will also hope to keep Leicester and Newcastle target Sanchez for another year after he recovered from a few early season wobbles to help Brighton to their best finish.
Here’s how Albion’s best XI could look at the start of next season – after the summer transfer window.
5. Tariq Lamptey - WB
This could be a major season for the young wing back with pace to burn. His minutes were carefully managed last term after a hamstring injury but the former Chelsea man should be at full-throttle next term. Photo: OLI SCARFF
6. Moises Caicedo - M
Made a huge impression in the latter half of last season. Powerful and clever in possession and his emergence should cushion the blow of Bissouma's likely exit. Photo: Charlie Crowhurst
7. Enock Mwepu - M
Displayed glimpses of his potential last season but injury held him back. Energy to burn in midfield and capable of getting forward to add goals. Promising partnership with Caicedo. Photo: Mike Hewitt
8. Marc Cucurella - WB
Had a blistering start to his Albion career and is wanted by Chelsea and Man City. It would take huge money for Albion to part with their player of the year and hopefully the Spaniard will remain...for another season at least. Photo: Charlie Crowhurst