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Alan Galindo

Billy Gilmour handed 'absolutely huge' Brighton tag as former Rangers kid hailed by ex-Celtic man

Billy Gilmour can become an 'absolutely huge player' for Brighton.

That's the verdict of former Celtic and Seagulls star Adam Virgo - who has backed the Scotland international to shine and earn a move back to English football's big boys. The former Rangers starlet left Chelsea on a permanent transfer for the fellow English Premier League outfit, but just days later his new boss Graham Potter was announced as the successor for his old gaffer Thomas Tuchel, who was axed by the Blues.

Virgo admits that the scenario that has played out is not ideal but says Brighton use a philosophy for signing players. That has brought the likes of Marc Cucurella and Yves Bissouma to the club before being moved on for big money fees to Chelsea and Tottenham. The former Hoops man believes Gilmour could be the next one in line for that kind of transfer and his latest move could be a stepping stone for a return to the top, top sides.

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