Seven Brighton stars out of contract this summer - including latest Chelsea transfer target

All the latest contract and transfer news for Brighton and Hove Albion

Brighton have big contract decisions to make on key players between now and the end of the season.

The Seagulls are flying high in the Premier League as last Sunday's 2-0 home win against Brentford took them second in the table.

Fabian Hurzeler's team are also juggling the demands of the Uefa Conference League as they sit fifth in Europe's third tier competition and on track to qualify for the knockout stage.

It's been an impressive start for the Seagulls and the latest international break will now doubt give them a chance to reflect on the season so far and plan for the next stage of the campaign.

Brighton's decision makers will also be well aware that a number of their key men are out of contract this summer.

Brighton’s seven

Jason Steele: The England squad goalkeeper and Brighton No 2 is out of contract this summer. The 36-year-old joined Brighton in 2018 from Sunderland and has made 65 appearances for the Seagulls with 25 clean sheets. Hurzeler previously described Steele as the best No 2 in the Premier League.

Tom McGill: The 26-year-old No 3 goalkeeper joined Brighton in 2014 and has progressed through the youth ranks. The Canadian born stopper is yet to make a first team appearance for Brighton and has had loans at Worthing, Greenwich, Basingstoke, Crawley Town and Milton Keynes. He's been called up to the senior Canada national team multiple times but is yet to feature. He may wish to leave this summer in search of regular football.

Lewis Dunk: The 34-year-old skipper has started the season superbly and helped Brighton to seven clean sheets in the Premier League this term. He's made 533 appearances for Brighton and I'd be amazed if he doesn't get another deal this summer

Yasin Ayari: Here's an interesting situation. The club and player are yet to agree on a new contract but it is believed Brighton do have the option of a further year for the Sweden international. He's been brilliant in the midfield for past few season and the BBC recently reported that "Brighton's best customer" Chelsea are keen on the 23-year-old.

Pascal Gross: The 35-year-old has started every match in all competitions so far this season. He's an absolute class act on and off the pitch and if he doesn't deserve a new contract, then I'm not sure who does!

Kaoru Mitoma: Is this the summer Brighton say goodbye to their Japan international. The 29-year-old is yet to feature this season as he recovers from a hamstring injury. He's due to return soon after the international break and much will depend on how he performs in the second half of the season. If he's fully fit and firing, Mitoma remains one of the most dangerous wingers in the Premier League.

Promise David: The Canadian international joined on loan from Union SG and the Seagulls are believed to have an option to buy this summer for around £20m, if they wish to do so. He's made two late substitute appearances in the Premier League against Leeds and Chelsea. Yet to impress.

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