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  1. Who you would keep, loan and sell this summerpublished at 17:50 BST 12 June

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    We asked who you think Brighton should keep, loan and sell this summer.

    Here are some of your comments:

    Tom: Keep - Carl Rushworth. He is too valuable as Bart Verbruggen looks to depart this transfer window.

    Loan - Charalampos Kostoulas, and ideally to a Premier League club. He has shown lots of quality - like the goal against Bournemouth - he just needs to find his feet and work his way into the squad as a regular starter.

    Sell - Carlos Baleba. Yes, he has had his moments, but since the rumour of a transfer to Manchester United he's completely fell off form-wise and he doesn't look as pivotal to our midfield as he used to.

    Matthew: Keep - Georginio Rutter. The club record signing had a tough season, looking very short of inspiration and ideas. A case of second season syndrome. Needs a reset and to come back fit and sharp, with a point to prove.

    Loan - Zadok Yohanna. New Nigerian teenage wonderkid who might want to win trophies with Brighton, but barring injuries he should be off to the Championship first and prove he is worthy of a squad place next season.

    Sell - Baleba. He should have probably gone last summer for more money but, in a rare moment for Brighton, we had no replacement in place. A waste of time for everyone in the end and can't see either party wanting to prolong the inevitable.

    James: Keep - Facundo Buonanotte. Although he's been on loan for the past two seasons, he's young and has bags of talent.

    Loan - Kostoulas. He needs more first-team football. Again, he's young and talented but needs exposure.

    Sell - Baleba. His head and heart are elsewhere since the Manchester United links last season and he was poor for us for the majority of the campaign. Has shown glimpses against better teams, but feels like he's auditioning for them. Not the attitude we want here.

    Andy: Keep - Brajan Gruda. He was out on loan this season, but has the qualities to be a tricky little number 10.

    Loan - Rushworth. Loan him to Coventry for another season and see how he copes with the Premier League. He could be a ready-made replacement for Verbruggen when he inevitably departs.

    Sell - Jan Paul van Hecke. He has come on immensely this season as a marauding central defender. One year left on his contract with no signs of him willing to extend. Still prone to the odd mistake, but with Spurs and others sniffing, now would be a good time to start a bidding war for him.

  2. Cozier-Dubbery hits crossroads at Brightonpublished at 11:56 BST 12 June

    Nizaar Kinsella
    Football reporter

    Amario Cozier-Dubbery putting his thumb up to the crowd after Bolton earn promotion with a win over Stockport at WembleyImage source, Getty Images
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    Cozier-Dubbery delivered an important goal and assist in the League One play-offs for Bolton

    Brighton winger Amario Cozier-Duberry faces a crossroads in his career this summer after a successful loan spell at Bolton.

    The 21-year-old was nominated for the EFL and PFA Player of the Season awards and was named in the team of the season as Bolton earned promotion to the Championship via the play-offs.

    With two years remaining on his contract, discussions have already begun over his long-term future.

    There is a possibility the former Arsenal player, who joined Brighton in 2024, could remain at the Amex Stadium on a new deal, stay under his current terms, or leave on a permanent transfer. However, it remains early in the process.

    Brighton are expected to have more opportunities to offer minutes to players next season with Conference League involvement, which could allow him to take on a cup role and feature initially as an impact substitute in the Premier League.

    Yet, there remains a chance he could leave permanently. His loan spell — in which he recorded nine goals and 13 assists in 37 League One appearances — has attracted interest from clubs in England and abroad.

    There is much to resolve for Cozier-Duberry as he hits a crossroads in his development this summer. He is an ambitious player but one at a club that is always active in the transfer market.