Brighton are keen on 25-year-old Leicester City midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall. (Telegraph - subscription required), external
Brighton and Nottingham Forest are interested in Norwegian side Sogndal's 18-year-old Ghanaian winger Edmund Baidoo. (Sky Sports), external
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Image source, ReutersBrighton are keen to keep versatile midfielder Pascal Gross despite reported interest from Borussia Dortmund.
The 33-year-old has just one year left on his contract and are open to renewing the German's deal to prolong his stay at Amex Stadium.
Champions League finalists Dortmund have previously been described as "close" to signing Gross but it is understood that they have yet to make contact with Brighton.
Brighton would be due a substantial fee if he opted to leave this summer.
Former St Pauli manager Fabian Hurzeler recently replaced Roberto de Zerbi as first-team head coach and will take charge of pre-season preparation in July.
Borussia Dortmund are very close to reaching a verbal agreement with Brighton midfielder Pascal Gross, who has one year left on his contract. (Sky Sport Germany), external
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BBC Sport football news reporter
Image source, Getty ImagesBrighton captain Lewis Dunk is one of the 26 players in Gareth Southgate's England squad.
The 32-year-old is at his first major tournament with his country, but there has been a big change at his club side.
It was announced at the end of the Premier League season that manager Roberto de Zerbi would be leaving the Seagulls, and while Dunk has been in Germany with the Three Lions, it has been confirmed that Fabian Hurzeler will be the club's new boss.
And Dunk revealed to BBC Sport that Hurzeler had already been to the club last season while De Zerbi was in charge.
"I’ve had a good conversation with him." Dunk said. "I’ll be honest, I don't know too much about him.
"I know he got promoted with St Pauli. He was at our training ground before last year watching training under De Zerbi.
"From what I’ve seen from him, I think it will be a similar possession-based-style football, which will suit the players at the club.
"It’s an exciting prospect. At the time, of course, we were gutted De Zerbi was leaving, but the club have done another good appointment and hopefully we can hit the ground running under Hurzeler."
Hurzeler is the youngest permanent Premier League manager in history at 31 years old and Dunk says it is just a sign of how football is changing.
"It makes me feel old. I think that's the modern game now." Dunk said.
"Players are getting younger and managers are getting younger, and I'm still clinging on.
"It will be a strange dynamic but he's the manager at the end of the day. He's the boss and you listen to the boss."
Brighton and Southampton have made offers to IFK Gothenburg for 18-year-old Malian midfielder Malick Yalcouye. (Caught offside), external
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Image source, Getty ImagesBilly Gilmour only had to chase German shadows for part of Scotland's Euro 2024 mauling in Munich on Friday.
The Brighton midfielder's introduction, moments before the hosts' fourth goal, came too late to make any odds.
But his influence was more keenly felt on Wednesday as Steve Clarke's side injected their campaign with a hit of positivity by claiming a point against Switzerland.
They way Clarke's side played against the Swiss was far closer to the Scotland that downed Spain and shocked Norway in the qualifiers.
Gilmour was central to it. He won back possession more than any other Scotland player, and kept things ticking over in midfield, taking the ball in tight spaces and emitting a sense of calm.
But Gilmour himself was not getting carried away by the improved display.
He knows they have to back it up against Hungary, but there was a confidence they can make history by reaching the knockout stages for the first time.
"We gave everything out there," the 23-year-old said. "We knew we had to bounce back after the last performance and it puts us in a good place.
"We're a good team. We know our strengths. Tonight was more like a Scotland performance. Getting after the ball, passionate - everything was there."
Read more on Gilmour's impact on Scotland's performance here
Image source, Getty ImagesBBC Radio Sussex's Johnny Cantor spoke on the Albion Unlimited podcast about Leeds United winger Crysencio Summerville, who has been linked with a move to Brighton and other Premier League sides this summer.
He said: "I think Brighton are setting out their stall with Summerville - the strategy seems to be showing their interest and there's probably a figure they are willing to pay. It may be too rich for them. If it's a no, they'll move on to the next target.
"He certainly seems to be the hot topic at the moment and I think he would fit into the side, he's flexible and plays different positions. There is going to be interest in some of Albion's wide players, so he would be the cover for that.
"He would match the price that they spent for Joao Pedro. If he has any kind of the impact that he's had, it would be seen as good value for money."
Former Brighton player Warren Aspinall added: "I saw glimpses of him last season in the Championship, but it's completely different to the Premier League. He scored four goals [in the Premier League], it's not a great return for an attacking wide player. I wouldn't play £30m for him, that's for sure. Around the £20m mark maybe.
"Why do we need another wide player? I'm happy with what we've got going forward in the wide area."
Image source, Getty ImagesFormer Scotland winger Pat Nevin says Brighton midfielder Billy Gilmour "is extra special" and was the standout performer in his country's 1-1 draw against Switzerland.
Gilmour was controversially not part of Steve Clarke's side for their 4-0 thrashing by Euro 2024 hosts Germany, but did earn a place in his starting XI on Wednesday.
The 23-year-old's influence meant Scotland were able to retain the ball better and dictate the tempo.
"There are so few players in world football who can control games at the top level," Nevin told BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast.
"He has not controlled the whole game, but the best of our play comes through him.
"He is extra special and I could not understand him not starting the first game. He showed against Switzerland that he is a fabulous player.
"We are very fortunate to have him, and I hope he plays in every game we get [in the tournament]."
Brighton could block Stuttgart's attempts to sign Deniz Undav permanently because of a buy-back clause in the striker's contract. (90min), external
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The fixtures for the new Premier League season are out and we asked you for your predictions on where Brighton will be after 10 games.
Here is a selection of your comments:
Zach: We have got quite a tough first 10 games so I think we will be around ninth to 13th.
Peter: Pretty tough start really. Who knows which Manchester United will turn up and Arsenal away is always tricky. McKenna's Ipswich will want to show that they were right to insist on keeping him and matches in late September/October are enough to dent many a dream. I'd be more than happy with about 15 points from the first 10.
Frank: Tough start for the new manager in August. Everton will be tough to break down, followed by two top teams. Hopefully the team will have a chance to settle in September. Anything mid-table after 10 games would be good and set Brighton up for a top-half finish.
Ian: We will be doing well if we can get 15 points from our first 10 games... tough start for Brighton. Will be a good test for our new young manager!
Image source, Getty ImagesBundesliga 2 expert Matthew Karagich spoke to BBC Radio Sussex's Albion Unlimited podcast about the football philosophy of new Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler, who led St Pauli to the German second-tier title last season.
Karagich said: "He's got the Bayern Munich DNA. He was a Bayern youth player in his playing career, so he wants to dominate the ball. They [St Pauli] average mid-50% in possession.
"He likes players that are flexible in their positioning. An example is Eric Smith, who is regarded as a solid central midfielder. When Hurzeler took over, they switched to a back three and Smith was dictating the play from a back three. He was allowed to push the ball forward and start the build-up chain.
"They like to use a lot of width and pace. He wants his teams to be quick and use their pace to get behind the defence. They want to dominate and be in control. They have the 'foot on the throat' mantra. They don't want to just beat you, they want to destroy you.
"I think that's resemblant of the way he acts on the touchline, he's very passionate. It's almost like a ballet with him and the fourth official, he cares immensely about what's happening in the game. He wants his teams to be what he is; passionate, caring, dominant and forceful.
"He's very consistent on who he picks and if you win his trust you'll play. He doesn't make a lot of personal adjustments throughout the season. When he trusted something, he just kept with it and it worked immensely last season."
Borussia Dortmund are hoping to take Brighton midfielder Pascal Gross back to his homeland this summer. (HITC), external
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The latest episode of BBC Radio Sussex's Albion Unlimited podcast has landed on BBC Sounds.
Johnny Cantor and Warren Aspinall discuss the appointment of 31-year-old Fabian Hurzeler as head coach and Brighton's Premier League fixture list.
And BBC Radio Leeds' Adam Pope joins the pod to discuss Championship player of the year Crysencio Summerville, who has been linked with a move to Amex Stadium.
Listen to the full episode here
Image source, Getty ImagesBrighton will get their 2024-25 season under way with a trip to Everton on Saturday, 17 August.
The Seagulls lost their first match in three of their first four Premier League campaigns, but will be hoping to keep up their recent opening-game form, having begun their past three seasons with victory.
If they secure the three points, Brighton will have won their opening league game in four consecutive seasons for the first time ever.
If Fabian Hurzeler's side want to do that, however, they will want to get on the scoresheet first. The team scoring first has never lost a Premier League meeting between Everton and Brighton (W10 D3). The Toffees went 1-0 up in both games last season and both ended 1-1.
Now the fixtures for the new Premier League season are out, it is time to start looking ahead to your club's 2024-25 campaign and all the key matches.
So, where do you think Brighton will be after the first 10 games?
Image source, Getty ImagesBrighton's Premier League fixtures for the 2024-25 season have arrived and if you haven't seen them yet you can find them here.
The Seagulls have early home games against Manchester United and Ipswich Town, and face rivals Crystal Palace at the Amex on 14 December.
On Boxing Day, it's set to be a home game against Brentford, while the return fixture against the Eagles is scheduled for 5 April.
The Seagulls end with games against Wolverhampton Wanderers, Liverpool and Tottenham.
All kick-off times BST
Fixtures for the Premier League opening weekend have been released.
The 2024-25 season will begin at Old Trafford with Manchester United welcoming Fulham.
Ipswich Town's 22 years away from the top flight will come to an end with a visit from Arne Slot's Liverpool, while fellow newly promoted sides Southampton and Leicester will visit Newcastle and welcome Tottenham respectively.
Elsewhere, champions Manchester City will begin their quest for a fifth Premier League title in a row by travelling to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea in Enzo Maresca's first game in charge.
The games will take place between 16-19 August.
Brighton will begin their 2024-25 Premier League campaign against Everton at Goodison Park.
The match will take place on Saturday, 17 August at 15:00 BST.
Brighton have opened negotiations over a deal for 22-year-old Dutch winger Crysencio Summerville from Leeds United. (Talksport), external
Talks between Borussia Dortmund and Brighton's 33-year-old Germany midfielder Pascal Gross are progressing, though no agreement has been reached. (Sky Germany), external
Image source, Getty ImagesThe 2024-25 Premier League fixtures are being released on Tuesday at 09:00 BST - and you will see them on the BBC Sport website and app as soon as they are announced.
What should you look out for?
By chief football news reporter Simon Stone
Matches around European games
This will be even more keenly assessed than usual given the four clubs in the Champions League and two in the Europa League will have eight first-phase games rather than six. Long trips before or after European games do not go down well with managers.
Matches around internationals
There are international breaks in September, October, November and March. In Europe, the first three of those are for Nations League fixtures. World Cup qualifiers in Europe start in March 2025, though in South America and Asia they are being played in all four windows.
England managers tend not to be keen on blockbuster league matches immediately before a break and club bosses are equally unhappy at having to play key matches after them when so many players get back on Thursday or Friday.
Festive fixtures
To allow for a mid-August start, there will not be a winter break this season. The Premier League has assured clubs they will not be asked to play twice in less than 60 hours at any point over Christmas and New Year. That rules out any club playing on 26 December also having a game on 28 December. There will be no Christmas Eve fixture in the 2024-25 season.
As the FA Cup third round has been moved from its traditional home on the first weekend of January to the second, it does seem there will be four rounds of fixtures over the festive period - starting on 21 December and ending on 5 January.
New managers
Four Premier League clubs already have new managers - Fabian Hurzeler (Brighton), Enzo Maresca (Chelsea), Arne Slot (Liverpool) and Julen Lopetegui (West Ham) - with a fifth to come at Leicester. So that's a new era beginning at 25% of clubs before a ball has been kicked. Russell Martin will take charge of a top-flight game for the first time after Southampton's promotion.
We asked for your opinions on new Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler, now the youngest ever full-time Premier League boss.
Here are some of your thoughts:
Nick: This is a very "Brighton" appointment and I love the way the club operates by bringing in personnel that the rest of the football community don't have on their radar. We've all seen that bringing in big names doesn't guarantee success and the fans have ultimate trust in Tony Bloom and Paul Barber to deliver what we need.
Zach: I think it's a gamble, but from what I've heard he plays similar football to past managers, so let's hope he is good. He had a good season last year, but is he Premier League quality?
Martin: Hurzeler's tactics may well work in the Premier League, but as always he will need time. Tony Bloom has a lot of faith him in, so let's hope he gets us off to a good start.
Bob: An interesting choice of manager, not a lot of experience in running a frontline team. Paul Barber is seldom wrong with his managerial acquisitions. I hope that he has an impact on the purchase of players that we undoubtedly need to strengthen the squad.
Peter: I'm very much looking forward to finally seeing our new manager in place. From what I have read his style is very similar to De Zerbi, so hopefully there should be little change in style. I'm not bothered about the age thing - that doesn't seem to have been a problem in the Bundesliga!
Image source, Getty ImagesBrighton are getting a "key asset" by appointing Fabian Hurzeler as their new manager - that is the view of St Pauli fan Tom, who is originally from Solihull but now lives in the local area.
By joining the Seagulls, 31-year-old Hurzeler has become the youngest ever full-time boss of a Premier League team.
He guided St Pauli to the Bundesliga 2 title last season, winning 20 of their 34 matches in the process.
"It is an exciting brand of football which the St Pauli fans have fell in love with over the last 18 months or so," Tom told BBC Radio 5 Live. "They will be devastated to lose him because they have gone sky high since he joined.
"It was looking like an exciting season ahead with him at the helm, it is looking more uncertain now he has gone. But Brighton are getting a real key asset, one of the youngest Premier League managers ever so it is really, really exciting news for Brighton and not so good for St Pauli."
Brighton chairman Tony Bloom has spoken of Hurzeler's style aligning with that of the club and Tom feels he has a personality that the fans will take to.
"I go back to earlier in the season when St Pauli were playing in the DFB Pokal, and he was sent off and he went and sat in the stands with the fans watching the match. Not down the tunnel, he was in the stands with the ultras.
"The fans love him, they still do, I don't think they will feel too hard about him going because he has given so much to the club and put them in their best position for a long time.
"Let's see if he can produce the same results for Brighton as he has done for St Pauli - I really hope so for them."
