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Brighton midfielder Matt O'Riley has completed a season-long loan to Ligue 1 side Marseille.

The 24-year-old joined the Seagulls from Celtic in August 2024 and has made 25 appearances for the club, scoring three goals.

Head coach Fabian Hurzeler said: "Matt has the opportunity to challenge himself at the highest level in France and in the Champions League.

"We have a lot of competition in the midfield positions, and while we see Matt's long-term future here with us, this gives him the potential of more game time."

The Denmark international will work under former Albion boss Roberto de Zerbi, who led Marseille to a second-place finish in Ligue 1 last season.

West Ham have completed the signing of Brazilian defender Igor Julio on a season-long loan from Brighton.

"I am really happy to be here at West Ham United," he said. "It is a big club, a historic club, with fantastic support and a special identity.

"I saw this in Prague during the Europa Conference League final two years ago, and I feel very proud to now be representing the colours."

"I'm really pleased to have signed Igor and look forward to bringing him into our group," added Hammers boss Graham Potter.

"He is an experienced defender with a good pedigree, who knows the Premier League well and has impressed during his time with Brighton."

Karan Vinod
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Brighton have confirmed winger Jeremy Sarmiento has joined Serie A side Cremonese on loan for the season.

The 23-year-old joined Brighton's academy from Benfica in January 2021 and has shown glimpses of his talent in the Premier League. However, the winger has struggled for consistent minutes in the first team.

Sarmiento was on loan at West Bromwich Albion and Ipswich Town during the 2023-24 season and, in the subsequent campaign, he was on loan at Burnley in the Championship.

Sarmiento's current deal expires in 2027.

Technical director David Weir said: "This gives Jeremy a great opportunity to play regularly. We wish him well in Italy for the season ahead and will be watching his progress with interest."

BBC Sport also understands Brighton are not expecting any incomings before the 19:00 BST deadline.

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We asked for your views on Facundo Buonanotte's loan move to Chelsea and Julio Enciso's likely move to Stamford Bridge next summer.

Here are some of your comments:

Joe: Buonanotte going on loan to Chelsea is just straight up weird. If he's not good enough for us, how is it he's good enough for them. It worries me slightly because I think Brighton fans really overestimate our attacking threat and I think he could very useful to us, especially given neither other of our Greek strikers have even played in the Premier League yet. Then with Enciso going to France to then go to Chelsea? The whole thing is really strange. An Enciso that is fit and ready to play is a huge threat, so to let him go for under £15m, I am not quite sure what's going on. But of course, I will always trust Tony Bloom.

Tim: Something doesn't feel right about this. Why would we help a club that we've already helped countless times to become stronger? They have a young talented squad, much of it thanks to Albion, and this is a club that we could be battling against for every top-half point. Enough is enough.

Noddy: Chelsea might as well move into the Amex. As soon as Brighton find a decent player, they come along with their begging bowl. We need to be stronger in transfer windows and say no to a club that we could easily be competing with.

Nicholas: I believe this is a massive mistake. If Buonanotte is good enough to be getting game time at Chelsea and Champions League football, why on earth is he not in our starting XI? I feel we should have kept him and used him.

Alex Howell
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It now looks like Brighton centre-back Igor Julio is currently more likely to join West Ham on loan rather than Crystal Palace.

He had been subject of interest from the Eagles as they prepare for the departure of Marc Guehi. It is unclear if this would have any impact on that proposed deal.

The Eagles want two centre-backs if they let Guehi go.

Facundo Buonnonate is the latest forward to depart Brighton, sealing a season-long loan to Chelsea.

The 20-year-old Argentina international has played 50 times in all competitions for the Seagulls since arriving from Rosario Central in January 2023, scoring five goals.

He spent the 2024-25 campaign on loan at Leicester, scoring six goals in 35 matches for the Foxes.

Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler said: "This is a great opportunity for Facundo to play regular Premier League and Champions League football this season and further his development.

"Facundo has great potential and we see his long-term future with us here, and we will be monitoring his progress with Chelsea this season."

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Forward Julio Enciso has completed a permanent move to Ligue 1 side Strasbourg.

The 21-year-old has joined the French club in a deal understood to be worth a total of £13.8m for the Seagulls.

Enciso signed for Brighton from Libertad in January 2023, making 57 appearances, scoring five goals and providing six assists.

The Paraguay international has not made Fabian Hurzeler's squad yet this season and spent the second half of the 2024-25 campaign on loan with Ipswich Town, where he made 13 appearances and scored twice.

Head coach Fabian Hurzeler told club media: "Julio is keen to play regularly, particularly in a World Cup year. We fully appreciate that, but we are not able to guarantee him regular games.

"This opportunity with Strasbourg gives him the chance to play in Ligue 1 and in Europe. We'd like to thank him for his time with us and wish him well for the future."

Strasbourg are linked to fellow Premier League side Chelsea through their BlueCo ownership, led by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, and our reporters revealed on Sunday it is likely Enciso will play for the Blues after a year in France.

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Brighton & Hove Albion defender Jan Paul van Hecke spoke to BBC Radio Sussex after the win against Manchester City: "We knew it was going to be a tough game against Man City. They are one of the best in the Premier League and in the world.

"The first half, they dominated but we knew we were still in the game. We kept believing and in the second half we were a different Brighton. The crowd was behind us and we were a really strong team."

On the substitutes: "The boys who came on changed the game for us. They lifted the energy and gave us quality. I am happy for the goalscorers - they did really well to come in and score.

"And James Milner, what a guy. It meant a lot. He is a top professional and a great example for us.

"We knew we needed the win before the international break. If you keep working hard, you get what you deserve."

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Brighton & Hove Albion's Brajan Gruda spoke to BBC Radio Sussex about coming off the bench to score the winner against Manchester City on Sunday:

"You can see the stadium erupt when the ball goes in. I just felt happiness - it was amazing. I am happy about getting the three points and to score as well is a great feeling.

"This was an important game to give us confidence for after the international break. It is not good timing but hopefully this win will carry us through to the next games.

On intensity at Brighton: "We train every day to be intense every minute. It doesn't matter when you start playing, at the start or 10 minutes to go. You have to have intent."

Fellow substitute Georginio Rutter also gave his thoughts:

"Football is crazy. We knew our first game was not so good and we were disappointed. We wanted to do better today and that's what we did. It's the feeling you get as a kid - a great win.

"I am being careful in training. I know my body and what I can play. This game has given me great confidence and I tried my best."

On reaching 100 games in English football: "That is a lot! This was my dream at 18 years old and I hope to make it 300. Very proud.

"We have the potential to beat every team so we have to stay consistent."

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Brighton defender Tariq Lamptey has completed a permanent move to Italian side Fiorentina for an undisclosed fee.

The 24-year-old made 122 appearances for the Seagulls, scoring five goals and contributing 16 assists, after joining from Chelsea in January 2020.

Head coach Fabian Hurzeler said: "He's been a valued player throughout his time, but more than that he is a brilliant professional and person.

"This is a good opportunity for him to play both Serie A and European football. On behalf of everyone at the club I'd like to wish him all the very best for the future."

Sami Mokbel
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Crystal Palace have turned their attentions to Brighton centre-back Igor Julio in their search for a potential Marc Guehi replacement.

Palace are set to confirm the signing of Toulouse centre-back Jaydee Canvot, but are also after a second defender in order to let Guehi leave for Liverpool.

Igor is emerging a target for Palace and talks are understood to be under way before the 19:00 BST deadline.

Adam Millington
BBC Sport journalist

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When a 16-year-old James Milner netted his first Premier League goal for Leeds against Sunderland in 2002, he probably would not have expected to be scoring another in the top flight 23 years later.

In converting from the penalty spot aged 39 years and 239 days in Brighton's 2-1 win against his former club Manchester City, Milner became the Premier League's second-oldest goalscorer, adding to the feat of being the second youngest when aged 16 years and 356 days.

Teddy Sheringham holds the oldest record at 40 years and 268 days when he scored for West Ham against Portsmouth on 26 December 2006, while James Vaughan was aged 16 years and 270 days when he netted for Everton against Crystal Palace on 10 April 2005.

Asked about the spot-kick which cancelled out Erling Haaland's opener and sparked Brighton's comeback success, Milner told Sky Sports "it's not the easiest thing, but my experience helped".

That highlights a standout aspect of his career and character. With 640 appearances, few can compete with his level of involvement in the top flight.

His goal ended a six-year drought, back to when he netted for Liverpool at Leicester City in 2019, yet the gap of 2,075 days is only the 50th longest in the Premier League.

Milner's former City and England team-mate Joe Hart said the versatile player - who turns 40 in January and can play at full-back or midfield - "still looks fit and fresh".

Such is the longevity of Milner's career, he has now scored in the Premier League against goalkeepers born in the 1960s, 1970s, 1990s and 2000s.

"An absolute legend of the game," is how he was described by former Middlesbrough keeper Mark Schwarzer on BBC Radio 5 Live.

"His longevity, his fitness... he came on today and scored an excellent penalty.

"When you need those experienced players to step up in moments he does, he was never going to shy away from it."