Brighton and Hove Albion have some key contract and transfer decisions to make this summer. Roberto De Zerbi’s 10th placed team still have a chance of qualifying for European football once again, which would be a remarkable achievement considering the number of injuries Albion sustained this term. This Saturday Brighton travel to Burnley ahead of a testing run-in that includes Man City, Aston Villa, Newcastle, Man United and Chelsea. But planning is already taking place for next term and beyond, with the welcome news that talented teenager Jack Hinshelwood signed a new contract until June 2028. Hinshelwood will be at the Amex for the long term but there could also be a number of players heading for the exit. Here’s seven Seagulls who could leave this summer…

White smoke will eventually rise” – Sports director gets dramatic over vacancy, with Brighton’s De Zerbi in running

It’s no secret Bayern Munich now find themselves under pressure to sign a new coach, especially with Xabi Alonso ruled out.

Brighton & Hove Albion manager Roberto De Zerbi is reportedly one of the names on the list, with Sky Deutschland backing that up in a story today.

The German outlet features quotes from Bayern Munich sports director Max Eberl, who gave an update on the hunt for a new boss.

“If there is something, we will announce it. You’re all eagerly waiting for it,” he said.

“I’m working on it, we’re working on it. The white smoke will eventually rise.”

Sky writes there’s this ‘speculation’ about Julian Nagelsmann possibly taking the position, while Brighton’s De Zerbi comes up ‘again and again’.

It seems clear that Bayern Munich do not have advanced talks with any of their options for now, and there’s still time until the end of the season and Thomas Tuchel’s departure.

De Zerbi’s work at Brighton has drawn attention from the European media for a while now, especially with Italian and English clubs being suggested as potential destinations for him. Now it remains to be seen if the Bundesliga giants will actually consider him.