Vuskovic 'can play at a very high level' - Hurzelerpublished at 11:20 BST
11:20 BST
Image source, Getty Images
Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler says the Seagulls have followed Luka Vuskovic's "fantastic start to his career" and are looking forward to helping him break into the Premier League now that his transfer is complete.
Vuskovic, who has signed from Tottenham on a five-year-deal, spent last season on loan at Hamburg and was named in the Bundesliga team of the year.
The 19-year-old has six senior caps for Croatia and started against England in the opening group match of the World Cup.
"Luka has enjoyed a fantastic start to his career - it's one we've followed closely," said Hurzeler. "Last season, he demonstrated he can play at a very high level and we want to help him build on that within our environment.
"There's been a lot of external noise about Luka joining us, but he is still a young guy who will need time to adjust to the demands of playing for Brighton and the Premier League.
"We are confident that he will take this in his stride, though."
When the World Cup finishes, the football continues on BBC Sportpublished at 07:13 BST
07:13 BST
When the World Cup ends, regardless of who wins, we'll still have loads of great content every day as we build up to the new Premier League season.
We're already working on some exciting new things for 2026-27.
As well as all the fallout and reaction to the tournament, we'll quickly shift back towards club football, with pre-season coverage and all the latest transfer gossip and stories.
BBC Sport and teams across BBC Nations and Regions cover all 20 Premier League sides and we have dedicated club reporters, who will be travelling to bring you behind-the-scenes insights from pre-season tours.
We'll also have live pages for selected pre-season matches, as well as in-depth features and storytelling, giving you the latest updates before the new campaign.
Once the World Cup ends, some of the standout players will be hot property in the transfer market, with top clubs chasing their signatures.
We'll also have our daily transfer gossip column, wrapping up all the rumours from across the football world.
For fans of World Cup Predictor, a new weekly game will be launching immediately after the tournament, with five fixtures a week to predict the outcomes of. You'll be able to build up your streaks and share your results with friends and family.
Our quizzes will also continue to be available to play so you can test your knowledge of the beautiful game.
Our new Shorts tab in the BBC Sport app will be the home of sport videos with content throughout the week from your club, including explainers, pundit analysis, interviews and behind-the-scenes content. We'll also be starting to include more reaction from fans so you can see the latest hot takes and debate the biggest talking points from your club.
Live pages are going to get bigger and better with more interactive elements, more conversation and improved functionality. They'll have BBC Radio 5 Live audio commentaries for the Premier League and Champions League, as well as live video for FA Cup.
Remember, the best way to get all of this content is to download the BBC Sport app and follow your favourite teams and sports using the My Sport tab.
Once you've set this up, you'll have quick access to those pages at the top of your Home tab and we'll be able to serve you better, more personalised, experiences in future.
And when following your Premier League team, from the start of the 2026-27 season you'll also get Live Notifications, which give you score updates directly on your phone's lock screen during a match.
'I want to see more of Oriola' - fans on players to watch in pre-seasonpublished at 16:00 BST 13 July
16:00 BST 13 July
Image source, Getty Images
We asked for your views on which players you're most excited to see in action during pre-season.
Here are some of your comments:
Warren: I want to see more of Nehemiah Oriola in the first-team squad - this could be the season he graduates from the under-23s. Hoping that Luka Vuskovic joins the remodelled defence as reported, and that Stef Tzimas is fit enough to pick up where he left off last season - just beginning to show his attacking potential.
Jack: I'm excited to see Pascal Struijk in action. Hopefully he can play well and score a debut goal.
Hugh: I'll be pleased to see many of the existing squad, hopefully including Kaoru Mitoma - if he's fit! Also excited to see Yankuba Minteh - he looks so electric on TV and I'm hoping he's still our player. Honestly, I hope they play a different team in each half so I get to see as many players as I can!
Jack: I'm really excited to see the young signing from Stockholm and Struijk. We can get our revenge on Roma for the Europa League meeting.
Gruda, who is a Germany Under-21 international, has featured 45 times in Fabian Hurzeler's first team.
Brighton's sporting director Mike Cave said: "Brajan had a good second half of the season with Leipzig and he was keen to explore the opportunity of remaining there for the coming year.
"This is a move that allows Brajan to continue to secure regular playing time at a good level, in an environment he knows well."
Will your club sign any World Cup breakout stars?published at 12:00 BST 10 July
12:00 BST 10 July
Image source, Getty Images
Plenty of players have made names for themselves at this World Cup, from goalkeepers like Cape Verde's Vozinha and Paraguay's Orlando Gill to New Zealand midfielder Elijah Just.
But though they might not have been familiar to fans, the extent of modern scouting means clubs all over the world will already have known about many of them – so how have their heroics at the tournament affected their standing in the game, and their value in the transfer market?
More than the Score's Mani Djazmi is joined Ben Littlemore from Transfermarkt, one of the world's foremost football databases. Lutz Pfannenstiel, sporting director at Aberdeen, also shares his footballing knowledge in today's episode.
'We don't want it hanging over us' - Aspinall on Balebapublished at 15:55 BST 8 July
15:55 BST 8 July
Image source, Getty Images
Former Brighton striker Warren Aspinall says "it's not fair" if the future of Carlos Baleba - who has previously been linked with Manchester United - becomes a distraction this summer.
Speaking on BBC Radio Sussex's Albion Unlimited podcast, Aspinall said: "Is Baleba going to go? We don't want that hanging over us for the next three weeks.
"If he's going, just get rid - or get your mind set and stay with us. It's not fair for the player. It's not fair for the fans. It's not fair for the football club.
"They'll hang on for every penny but sometimes you have to think, we know a figure and we need to let him go."
"His mind is probably not at Brighton. It's only Manchester United coming up now, isn't it? United are in for everybody, though."
Brighton release new 1983 inspired home and away kitspublished at 12:22 BST 8 July
12:22 BST 8 July
Image source, Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton have released their new 2026-27 home and away kits, inspired by the 1983 FA Cup final.
The new home shirt is royal blue with a printed white pinstripe and contrasting white neckline while the new away shirt is flipped with a white base, printed royal blue pinstripes and contrasting royal blue neckline.
Both shirts are paired with matching shorts and socks.
The club say the two kits celebrate the "beautiful duality of our journey" while "blending our 1983 heritage with a bold vision for the future".
🎧 'There is more to come'published at 18:35 BST 7 July
18:35 BST 7 July
A new episode of BBC Radio Sussex's Albion Unlimited podcast is now available.
Johnny Cantor and Warren Aspinall discuss the transfer window after Tony Bloom said "there is more to come" from Brighton this summer, with Mike Cave taking centre stage as sporting director.
Listen below or on BBC Sounds here - and don't forget to subscribe to get each episode into your My Sounds feed.
Cave appointed sporting director at Albion published at 16:22 BST 6 July
16:22 BST 6 July
Image source, Getty Images
Brighton have promoted Mike Cave to the role of sporting director.
Cave, who previously served as technical director and assistant technical director, first joined the club in November 2022.
He succeeds Jason Ayto, who left in June after just nine months with the Seagulls.
Brighton deputy chairman Paul Barber told the club's website: "We are delighted that Mike's responsibilities are increasing. In his four years here, Mike has developed exceptionally well and is well respected inside and outside of our club.
"Mike's responsibilities have expanded over time and he continues to impress with his knowledge, enthusiasm and capacity for hard work."
Cave said: "This is an exceptionally exciting role to be taking on - with the continued opportunity to work with staff across the club who are leaders in their respective fields.
"The work for the new season is already well under way and I am looking forward to seeing what it will bring."
Vardy or Vlahovic as Welbeck cover? Free agents and who to avoidpublished at 15:30 BST 6 July
15:30 BST 6 July
Image source, Getty Images
We asked for your views on which free agents Brighton could target this summer and whether there is one player the Seagulls are linked with but you hope they never sign.
Here are some of your comments:
Pedro: Dusan Vlahovic has to be a target. Going into a European campaign with a 34-year-old Danny Welbeck as our main attacker isn't enough and we've been crying out for an established striker for years.
Dean: Jamie Vardy might be worth a one-year contract. A good goalscorer to finish all the chances we make. Wouldn't be an expensive gamble.
James: I'd bring Yves Bissouma back for sure especially if Carlos Baleba leaves. He seems to have had a few disciplinary issues at Spurs but he was as good as gold at the Albion. Not sure why we are signing so many central defenders - Oliver Boscgali looks the business so I hope he's not moving down the pecking order. And if Stefanos Tzimas isn't going to be fit for the start of the season then Welbz is going to need some support up front. Bit worried Euro participation will affect our league position next season but bring it on!
Penrith: Would love to see Mo Salah in blue and white stripes, even in the twilight of his career. Don't want us to sign Luka Vuskovic at any price.
Steve: Certainly not Bissouma. Temperamental players of his type upset the squad and the dressing room. The others on the list do not come within a mile of the Seagulls' wage budget and would set off unsustainable demands if they came in on special deals. Leave things as they are - we are never going to be part of the big five or even 10 and we could be in for a season of West Ham or Tottenham uncertainty while competing in Europe.
You're the scout! Which World Cup players do you want at your club?published at 12:32 BST 6 July
12:32 BST 6 July
Image source, Getty Images
We're now well into the knockout rounds of the biggest World Cup ever and we want to know who has grabbed your attention - especially with the summer transfer window open since 15 June.
Which player has raised your eyebrows? Who has exceeded your expectations? Has there been a player you had no knowledge of consistently impress you?
Ultimately, who would you realistically like to see lining up for your team in the Premier League next season?
This is your opportunity to show off your talent-spotting skills - the floor (pitch) is yours...
And there's more - the BBC has launched live match updates so you can see the score directly on your lock screen through the full 90 minutes and beyond.
This means you can keep track of every game wherever you are - whether you're on the move, at work, or away from a TV. With live match updates on your lock screen, the score is always just a glance away.
This feature will also extend into the 2026-27 Premier League season, so you're never out of the loop.
'It's a good deal for Brighton' - Aspinall on Struijk signingpublished at 18:14 BST 2 July
18:14 BST 2 July
Image source, Getty Images
Former Brighton striker Warren Aspinall thinks Albion signing defender Pascal Struijk from Leeds United is a "good deal" for the club.
The 26-year-old centre-back's transfer, for a fee understood to be about £20m, was confirmed on Tuesday
On the Albion Unlimited podcast, Aspinall said: "He is a good age. Eight and a half years at Leeds, got promotion, left-footed centre-back, played 196 [games] across all competitions, 34 appearances last season. He was a regular in the side and can play in a five or a three, or just as a normal centre-back.
"I think he'll be a squad player. Don't forget we've lost Webster, so he'll be fighting for that left-hand-side spot with Boscagli.
"It's the going rate in the Premier League now for a squad player. I think it's a good deal for Brighton."
Penrith: Absolutely ridiculous price for untried 19-year-old who Roberto de Zerbi clearly does not rate. Better off going for John Stones on a free.
Dawid: We sell arguably our best player to Tottenham for £52m and then pay them up to £50m for an untried and untested player who was not good enough to get into one of the leakiest defences in the Premier League last year. I hope our scouts have seen something which is certainly not obvious to me.
Gez: I can't help feeling that we are paying over the odds when you see what Spurs paid for Jan Paul van Hecke.
Fran: Seems a strange signing. We already have Diego Coppola and Olivier Boscagli and Pascal Struijk. At that price surely we are not looking to send him out on loan! Even at 19, he will be looking to play on a regular basis and if not why bother signing him? Hopefully not just to make up squad members. Bring in players with experience who will be ready to play.
Martin: Effectively, a swap with Van Hecke plus £6m. One has never played in the Premier League, the other a proven quality Premier League performer. Feels like Spurs may have rinsed Brighton here but Brighton have a good track record of buying unproven talent, making them good and then selling them on for profit. Has worked well with other low-cost players but will be tough to do this when buying for £46m. Time will tell.
James: Unproven although, we seem to be good at finding and developing gems. £50m shows that Brighton are finally looking to splash a bit of cash, and I think we've realised that in order to compete at the very top we need to invest.
Svoboda 'adds competition' to Seagulls defence - Hurzelerpublished at 11:53 BST 2 July
11:53 BST 2 July
Image source, Getty Images
Brighton have bolstered their defence with the signing of Michael Svoboda from Serie B champions Venezia on a four-year contract.
Svoboda, 27, is at the World Cup with Austria having made his international debut in October 2024.
Albion boss Fabian Hurzeler said: "Michael has enjoyed a fantastic season with Venezia, captaining them to the league title.
"He has a number of attributes we believe will see him adapt well to how we play, both in and out of possession.
"He also adds competition to an area we are looking to strengthen and with a number of clubs pursuing him this summer, I am very happy that he's decided to come to Brighton."
What do you make of Svoboda? Will he be a useful addition to the Brighton squad or is he a risk with no Premier League experience?
Brighton to land Vuskovicpublished at 08:23 BST 2 July
08:23 BST 2 July
Brighton have agreed a club record £46m deal with Tottenham Hotspur for Croatia defender Luka Vuskovic.
Brighton had two bids for Vuskovic turned down last month.
However, they have now reached an agreement over a transfer that is also subject to potential additional payments that could take the overall fee to £50m.
The 19-year-old will have a medical when Croatia's World Cup campaign is over.
They play Portugal in a last-32 tie in the early hours of Friday morning UK time.
Born in Split, Vuskovic came through the academy at local club Hajduk, becoming the youngest player to feature in Croatia's top flight when he was just 16 – and going on to become his club's youngest goalscorer.
He agreed a deal with Tottenham in September 2023 that saw him join the club in 2025.
Although he is yet to make his Spurs debut, Vuskovic made 30 appearances on loan with German club Hamburg last season, scoring six goals in the Bundesliga, and is now one of the most highly rated young central defenders in Europe.
World Cup scouting: 'Aussie boys' and Perisic 'experience'published at 15:16 BST 1 July
15:16 BST 1 July
Image source, Getty Images
We asked you which players you have watched at the World Cup that you think would be a great fit at Brighton.
Here are some of your comments:
Sean: Liked the look of Panama's number six - Martinez. Busy all match against England and gave our midfield a lot to do, very impressive.
Sidney: I think we should have a look at Kone of France. Another person we should look at is potentially getting Ivan Perisic for experience in that attack. Luka Vuskovic is good. We should have told Tottenham to give us Vuskovic for Van Hecke. We don't need any more players. We have already signed Yohanna and are making progress with El Mala.
Andy: Have a look at the Aussie Boys. Bos is a fantastic player, attacking winger, and the young defender, 18-year-old Hennington. They are worth a look and a perfect fit for Brighton. I live in Perth, WA, and have been supporting Brighton since 1976.
Image source, Getty Images
