Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi admits he could lose a number of key players this summer, with Manchester United said to be interested in two stars.
The Seagulls have qualified for European competition for the first time in their history thanks to the weekend win over Southampton. As a result, the club are set to undergo a strengthening of their squad ahead of a taxing new season.
However, this turnaround could see the departures of a number of senior first-team players. Alexis Mac Allister - one of Brighton's star players - is mooted to be interesting a number of Premier League clubs, including United and Liverpool.
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As well as a much-needed striker, Erik ten Hag is eager to bring in a top class midfielder this summer, with the in-demand Moises Caicedo also being linked. And Brighton boss De Zerbi, speaking after his side beat the Saints on Sunday, conceded prominent players in his team might move on to teams with 'bigger targets.'
The 43-year-old said: "Now we have to organise the new squad for the new season. I don’t think we need too many new players, but we have to compete in the Europa League and in the Premier League, because it will be tougher for sure.
"I think we lose some big players but it’s right, because they deserve to play for other teams with bigger targets. We have to be ready to bring in some more big players, within the policy of the club. We have to arrive ready to compete in four competitions.”
United need just a point against Chelsea on Thursday to secure a top four finish and enter next season’s Champions League. That would be a huge factor in attracting players, indeed Caicedo revealed his dream to play in the competition last month.
Speaking to SER, the Ecuador World Cup star said: “What I want to do now is to win titles and listen to the Champions League anthem, it’s my next step. I might even cry when I hear it.”
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