Brighton want Enciso to sign a new contract first — his current deal expires in June 2026 — but Enciso is reluctant to commit. He was recalled to the starting line-up by Hurzeler in December, following a change of mindset in training.

Brighton have plenty of decisions still to make between now and the end of the transfer window. Albion spent more than £200m in the previous window but remain in the market for a central defender. The return to form and fitness of Adam Webster has boosted Albion's rearguard,

Fabrizio Romano has revealed that West Ham and Brighton are locked to sign a promising young striker from Scottish Premiership side Celtic.

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Ex-Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr believes Evan Ferguson should leave Brighton and join West Ham this January. Ferguson, who is currently struggling with ankle injury, has started just two Premier League matches for the Seagulls this term.

West Ham have a good track record at bringing in players from the Championship, including Antonio, Bowen, Aaron Cresswell and Crysencio Summerville. But stalling on targets has seen the club miss out on signing James Maddison, now of Tottenham Hotspur, in 2018 and Eberechi Eze, now of Crystal Palace, in 2020.

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West Ham United fans expect new manager Graham Potter to bring some style back to their team's football after a dispiriting and brief Julen Lopetegui reign but the new coach was happy to win ugly against Fulham on Tuesday.

West Ham have sacked manager Julen Lopetegui after just six months in charge. Former Wolves boss Lopetegui, 58, was appointed in May following the departure of David Moyes but officially took charge on 1 July. The Hammers won just six Premier League games during the Spaniard's tenure.

"But don't forget it started with Graham Potter, who came off the back of Chris Hughton, who was a different type of manager and they [Brighton] wanted to change things. West Ham wanted to change ...

The Englishman began his managerial career at Swedish club Ostersund and had successful spells with Swansea and Brighton before taking over at Stamford Bridge. West Ham face Aston Villa in the FA Cup third round on Friday prior to Premier League matches ...

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