Albion returned to Premier League action in style yesterday thanks to 3-1 win at Southampton and face leaders Arsenal at the Amex Stadium on December 31. The January transfer window then swings open and head coach Roberto De Zerbi will hope to bolster his squad as his seventh placed team look to maintain their push for Europe.
The club will also aim to keep hold of their key players, including World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister, Ecuador international Moises Caicedo and Belgian attacker Leo Trossard. All have impressed in the Premier League and all are currently being tracked by the giants of world football. Brighton are known as a selling club – as proven recently with the big money exits of Ben White, Yves Bissouma and Marc Cucurella – but they are also very shrewd operators in the transfer market and will only sell at the time and when they can maximise transfer value.
Sussex World takes a look at nine Brighton players who could be on their way this transfer window...
5. Deniz Undav
Hasn't yet convinced following his £6m move from Union SG. The German was prolific in the Belgian league last term but has not had the chances to shine in the PL. Desperate for a run of games to show what he can do but may favour a loan elsewhere to get regular football. Doesn't even play when Danny Welbeck is injured and yesterday at Southampton, Evan Ferguson came on ahead of him in the closing stages Photo: Alex Burstow
6. Evan Ferguson
Another young striker with great potential and a January loan move to the second tier could be perfect for his development. Opportunities will be limited, especially with Albion now out of the Carabao...although he was used as a late substitute in the PL win at Southampton on Boxing Day. Photo: Alex Burstow
7. Leo Trossard
The Belgian international is being tracked by Chelsea and Newcastle. Looked really sharp in the first half of the season and maybe tempted with a move away if the right offer arrives. A top level player, Brighton would be sorry to see him go but the emergence of Kaoru Mitoma could pave the way. Photo: Justin Setterfield
8. Shane Duffy
The 30 year-old Ireland international is currently on loan and struggling for game time at Fulham. His contract expires in June 2023 and January could be Albion's last chance to receive a fee for defender who remains a popular figure at the Amex. Photo: Ian MacNicol