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Goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen has completed a move to Belgian Pro League side Union Saint-Gilloise.

The 25-year-old, who signed from Ajax in July 2021, made just one senior appearance for the Seagulls before loan spells with Oostende and Vitesse Arnhem.

He spent last season at Sturm Graz, where he made 36 appearances in the Austrian Bundesliga and Champions League.

Brighton's technical director David Weir said: "Kjell is at the stage of his career where he wants a permanent move, and this is a great opportunity for him at a club who won the Belgian League last season.

"We thank him for his services and wish him all the best for the future."

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Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has said Pervis Estupinan's move to AC Milan in a deal worth £17m is the chance for a "fresh challenge".

The 27-year-old defender joined the Seagulls in July 2022, making 104 appearances and scoring five goals.

"I have enjoyed working with Pervis and he has made a significant contribution to the club during his time here," said Hurzeler.

"He is at the stage of his career when he wants a fresh challenge and this opportunity to play in Serie A gives him that.

"I'd like to thank Pervis for his contribution to the club and wish him all the best for the future."

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Speaking on the latest episode of the Albion Unlimited podcast, BBC Radio Sussex's Johnny Cantor and former Brighton striker Warren Aspinall discuss Matt O'Riley's future.

The midfielder, who has been the subject of transfer speculation this summer, scored and assisted in Brighton's 2-0 friendly win over Las Palmas.

Cantor said: "I would quite like to see him stay. I don't know whether there's room for him in the squad. I think he provides something a little bit different to some of the other players."

Aspinall added: "I think we should keep him, I think he's very good.

"He's got great vision. In that final third, he can open a team up. We saw it last season and the season before when he was playing for Celtic in big games.

"He's a very talented player, very good with his feet and he scores goals. He can make goals as well.

"He's a very good talent and I think £25m - if that's the going rate they're asking for - would be a bit cheap.

"I'd be willing to sell the likes of Facundo Buonanotte before him."

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Borussia Dortmund are interested in Brighton winger Facundo Buonanotte, who has three years left on his Albion contract after spending last season on loan at Leicester City. (Sky Sports), external

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We asked for your views on Evan Ferguson's loan move to Roma and whether it is what he might need to find his form again and potentially kick-start his Albion career.

Here are some of your comments:

Liam: You just have to give Ferguson time. We've seen what he can do at 18 but injuries have stopped him since. I'm sure if he can find his form at Roma he'll become an important player for Brighton again.

Martin: Good move for both club and Ferguson. He will learn a lot, and hopefully enjoy Italy. Great opportunity.

Luke: I hope he absolutely smashes it. He has had a rough couple of years and just needs to play. What a brilliant club to play for and head coach Gian Piero Gasperini has a track record with young players.

Bob: I hope the no-nonsense coaching of Gasperini will inspire Evan to release his immense talent and potential as a top-class striker.

Tony: It's an exciting move for him and I wish him well. He was unlikely to play regularly for us, and this gives him a chance to prove himself again at the highest level. The club will hopefully reap the benefits in either a fat fee, or a player returning to us at the top of his game.

David: Surely Evan has no guarantee of first-team football at a club like Roma, and may have been better off at a Championship side where he would play every week.

Peadar: How is this a good move? Established Premier League players have struggled playing abroad in a good league like Italy. If the goal is for him to play regularly and get his confidence back, he needs to drop to a lower level.

As Brighton's Evan Ferguson completes his season-long loan move to Roma, Albion boss Fabian Hurzeler says the forward "wants to play regularly" after a "challenging period".

The 20-year-old joins the Serie A side having struggled for form and fitness over the past two campaigns - and we want your views.

Ferguson joined the Seagulls from Bohemians in January 2021 and has made 80 appearances for the club, scoring 17 goals.

He spent the second half of last season on loan with West Ham, where he made eight appearances but did not score any goals and provided no assists.

"Evan had a challenging period across the past season and a half, and it has been one disrupted by niggling injury issues, which hasn't allowed him a run of games," Hurzeler told club media.

"He is over those injuries and has come back in great shape. Now he really wants to play regularly. This is an exciting opportunity in a strong league and with the prospect of European football.

"We wish Evan well for the season ahead and will be watching his progress closely throughout the season."

How do you feel about this move for Ferguson? Is this what he needs to rediscover his form? Will time spent in Europe help him kick-start his Brighton career again?

Let us know here