This summer, Brighton & Hove Albion will need to make some important decisions about contracts and transfers. Given how many injuries Albion has had this season, Roberto De Zerbi’s 10th-place squad still has a chance to qualify for European football. That would be an incredible accomplishment. A tough run-in that includes Chelsea, Manchester United, Aston Villa, Newcastle, and Man City takes place this Saturday when Brighton visits Burnley. However, preparations are already on for the upcoming term and beyond, as the good news of Jack Hinshelwood’s contract extension until June 2028 reached its ears. Long-term resident Hinshelwood will be at the Amex, but some players may be making their way out as well. These seven seagulls are ones that may depart.
1. Adam Lallana
The experienced midfielder has hinted this season could be his last as a player. A coaching role is a possibility – either at Brighton or even Liverpool
2. Ansu Fati
The Barcelona loan has struggled this term looks set for a return to the Nou Camp this summer
3. Deniz Undav
The striker has been excellent on loan at Stuttgart. He has stated his desire to make the move permanent.
4. Mo Dahoud
Joined on a free last summer and left in January on loan to Stuttgart. A move that just didn’t work
5. Steven Alzate
The talented midfielder has been on loan at Standard Liege. His contract expries this summer and likely to leave
6. Pascal Gross
The German has been a massive player for Brighton this term. He has just a year left on his contract this summer and has spoken previously of returning home for family reasons and his love of the Bundesliga. One more season?
7. Joel Veltman
The experienced Netherlands defender has just one-year left on his contract this summer. A trusted performer but Hinshelwood and Lamptey can play right back and the 32-year-old could look for a new challenge. Interesting call to be made here by player and club!
8. Adam Webster
Another one to keep an eye on this summer. The 29-year-old central defender is a valuable member of the squad but has struggled for fitness and game time. Contracted to June 2026 but he may seek regular football elsewhere
9. Jeremy Sarmiento
The Ecuador playmaker is making an impact at Ipswich and may look to make his loan permanent – especially if the Tractor Boys are promoted
10. Abdallah Sima
The Senegal star has impressed at Rangers and they are keen for another loan or a permanent deal. He has a year remaining on his contract this summer
11. Kjell Scherpen
The Netherlands keeper has not played for his club Sturm Graz since December due to injury. Difficult to see him back at Brighton next term and another loan looks likely
12. James Milner
The 38-year-old has struggled with injuries and is out of contract this summer
