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  1. Crawley defender Conroy leaves by mutual agreementpublished at 14:19 BST

    Emily Herbert
    BBC Sport London and South East

    Crawley's Dion Conroy during a League One match between Mansfield Town and Crawley at Field Mill in January 2025Image source, Getty Images
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    Conroy made 103 appearances, scoring three goals, for Crawley Town

    Crawley Town defender Dion Conroy has left the League Two club by mutual agreement.

    The 30-year-old departs after four years at Broadfield Stadium, having joined the Reds from Swindon Town in 2022.

    Conroy made 103 appearances for Crawley during his time at the club and was part of the side that won promotion to League One via the 2023-24 play-offs.

    A club statement read: "We thank Dion for the four years he spent at the club and wish him every success in the future."

    Conroy becomes a free agent following his departure.

  2. 🎧 Webster Special - Albion Unlimitedpublished at 12:43 BST

    On the latest episode of Albion Unlimited defender Adam Webster exclusively reflects on his Brighton career.

    The Albion Unlimited team also discuss the departure of Andrew Crofts and the future for all the Seagulls' keepers.

    Listen below or on BBC Sounds here - and don't forget to subscribe to get each episode into your My Sounds feed.

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    Listen to every Brighton game live on BBC Radio Sussex, with all the build-up and full commentary with Johnny Cantor and Warren Aspinall, and there is a full preview of all Seagulls' matches on Fridays at 18:00 in The Weekend Warm-up

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  3. Crofts leaves Brighton to reunite with De Zerbi at Spurspublished at 12:18 BST

    Andrew Crofts encouraging Brighton players during a warm-up before a gameImage source, Getty Images

    Andrew Crofts has left his position as Brighton assistant head coach to take on the same role at Tottenham as Roberto de Zerbi's's assistant.

    The pair previously worked together during De Zerbi's spell in charge of the Seagulls.

    Brighton sporting director Mike Cave said: "Andrew has been a fantastic member of the coaching staff in both our men's first team and the boys' academy, adding a huge amount of value to every role he has undertaken.

    "While we are disappointed to see him leave, we understand that this is a fresh opportunity for him to challenge himself in a new environment.

    "He is a great example of the pathway at the club for both our players and staff. We wish him the best of luck for the future."

    Tottenham have also confirmed the appointments of Ali James (head of medical services), Tom Tombleson (head of athletic development) and Agostino Tibaudi (strength and conditioning coach).

  4. Why are Premier League transfer fees soaring?published at 07:45 BST

    Morgan Rogers and Elliot AndersonImage source, Getty Images

    Thirty-four years ago a £13m transfer caused national outrage in Italy.

    When AC Milan signed Gianluigi Lentini from Torino in 1992 for a then world record fee, newspapers called the deal "obscene", while the Vatican's official newspaper described it as "an offence against the dignity of work".

    Today that fee would barely register among the Premier League's biggest transfers.

    This summer alone Chelsea have agreed a club record £117m deal for Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers, Manchester City paid Nottingham Forest £116m for Elliot Anderson, and Tottenham spent a club record £100m on Sandro Tonali.

    These are not the only major deals. Tottenham also agreed an £85m move for West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes, Barcelona paid £69m to sign Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United, and Manchester United spent £50m on Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos.

    It is the first transfer window in Premier League history to produce three £100m-plus signings - and there are still weeks to go before deadline day on 1 September.

    During the 2025 summer window English top-flight clubs spent a record £3bn.

    So why are transfer fees continuing to climb? Why are clubs paying record sums for players already playing in England? And why are more clubs willing to sell some of their biggest stars?

    Read more here on the big spending taking place in the Premier League

  5. Spurs close in on Brighton assistant boss Croftspublished at 18:17 BST 20 July

    Sami Mokbel
    Senior football correspondent

    Andrew Crofts on the pitch holding two footballs before a Brighton gameImage source, Getty Images

    Roberto de Zerbi is set to add Brighton's Andrew Crofts to his Tottenham coaching staff before the 2026-27 season.

    Crofts is the Seagulls' assistant head coach under Fabian Hurzeler and also works as part of Wales boss Craig Bellamy's staff.

    The 42-year-old has spent his entire club coaching career with Brighton, rising through the academy ranks before being appointed to the first-team staff in August 2024 following the arrival of Hurzeler.

    Crofts played for clubs including Brighton and Norwich City, and won 29 caps for Wales.

  6. One in, one out: Who should Brighton target?published at 17:16 BST 20 July

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    With the 2026 World Cup done and dusted, the return of club football is back on everyone's minds.

    Pre-season preparations are under way and we want you to have a think about Brighton's squad.

    Tell us one player you would like to move on this summer and one realistic target you want Albion to bring in before the transfer window shuts.

    Get in touch with your picks here