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As Brighton & Hove Albion navigate a challenging run-in to the season, the club is preparing for a significant squad reshuffle this summer. With European qualification hanging in the balance and several key players attracting interest from top clubs, **head coach Fabian Hürzeler** and the Brighton recruitment team are expected to make major decisions in the upcoming window.
Sitting 10th in the Premier League and reeling from a 4-2 defeat to Brentford, Albion’s form could determine the calibre of both departures and arrivals. Regardless, changes are inevitable, with up to ten players likely to leave and three new signings already confirmed.
Players Likely to Depart This Summer
1. João Pedro
Despite scoring 10 goals and registering 7 assists, the Brazilian forward’s red card at Brentford raised eyebrows. Still, his talent is clear, and Arsenal remain keen admirers. Brighton may be tempted to sell if an offer in the region of £70m materialises.
2. Tom McGill
The Canadian goalkeeper returned from loan due to Jason Steele’s injury, but with his contract expiring and no new deal on the horizon, the 25-year-old is expected to leave.
3. Kaoru Mitoma
Mitoma could be a headline exit. With two years left on his contract and interest from Liverpool and Saudi side Al Nassr, Brighton may look to cash in on the Japanese winger, now approaching 28. A fee over £50m is expected.
4. Tariq Lamptey
Injury-plagued and overtaken by Joel Veltman in the pecking order, the full-back is out of contract and could head abroad, with Ajax previously expressing interest.
5. James Milner
The 38-year-old has been sidelined most of the season with a persistent hamstring problem. A contract renewal looks unlikely, though a transition into coaching at the Amex is a possibility.
6. Simon Adingra
The Ivorian winger has struggled for game time, with Mitoma and loanee Yankuba Minteh ahead of him. With a contract until 2026, Adingra may seek a fresh start elsewhere, especially following January links to Sunderland.
7. Abdallah Sima
Set to become a free agent, Sima is currently on loan at Stade Brest after previous spells with Rangers, Stoke and Angers. Injuries have hampered his progress, but a return to Rangers may be on the cards.
8. Valentín Barco
On loan at Strasbourg after a tough spell with Sevilla, the Argentine could make his move to France permanent with an option-to-buy clause in place.
9. Jeremy Sarmiento
Despite being under contract until 2027, the Ecuadorian winger has not made his mark at Brighton. He’s expected to be moved on permanently or loaned again after returning from Burnley.
10. Odel Offiah
Currently with Blackpool, the 22-year-old right-back is unlikely to break into the Brighton first team and will explore loan or permanent options this summer.
New Faces for 2025/26
1. Stefanos Tzimas
The 19-year-old Greek striker arrives from Nuremberg for €25m (£20.8m), signing a deal until 2030. Tzimas will join Brighton officially this summer after finishing the season in Germany. Fabian Hürzeler describes him as a “natural goalscorer.”
2. Tommy Watson
Brighton secured the signature of highly-rated Sunderland winger Tom Watson for £10m. The 18-year-old England youth international will join on a four-year contract running until 2029.
3. Yoon Doyoung
Regarded as one of Asia’s top young prospects, 18-year-old winger Yoon joins from Daejeon Hana Citizen. He’ll complete the season on loan in South Korea before linking up with the squad on July 1.
With potential outgoings and fresh arrivals already lined up, Brighton’s transfer window promises to be one of their most pivotal in recent memory. Whether these changes steer them toward European football or signal a mini-rebuild will depend heavily on their final league standing—and the ambition of their summer business.
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