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We asked for your views on the signing of Promise David and Brighton's transfer approach this summer.

Here are some of your comments:

Adam: This seems to be a very good signing and his record looks very good. My only real concern is Fabian Hurzeler has a habit of leaving new signings out for them to 'gain experience' in the Premier League. We don't really have any time to wait and see after the exit of Danny Welbeck. I just hope he's really good and bags lots of goals. Also, I hope Chelsea give us at least a season before trying to sign him...

Steve: Potentially a very good signing and a much-needed striker. Overall, we appear to have made some decent acquisitions, but we have also lost quality and, as I write, rumours have emerged that Manchester United are in negotiations for Carlos Baleba, who in my opinion, would be a major loss. Maybe best to wait until the window is closed to pass judgement!

Colin: Signing Promise David on loan with a commitment to buy if the player reaches certain targets has all the potential to be a brilliant bit of risk-free business. Having seen his goal reels, he certainly looks very quick, direct and strong and doesn't appear to go down at the slightest touch.

Fran: At last we get a striker. I know we are in Europe, but do we really need all those defenders, and will they be happy being on the bench as we cannot play them all? I still think we need a creative midfielder who can open up defences. I watched the friendlies and I thought we looked solid at the back. Tidy in midfield but a little light up front! Still, I am looking forward to the new season.

Bob: With our European campaign looming, I think we need to retain as many players as we can. With the increase in games, we will inevitably suffer from injuries. The larger the squad, the better the chance of competing in both the Conference League and the Premier League.

In this week's episode of Albion Unlimited from BBC Radio Sussex, Johnny Cantor was joined by Norwegian football expert Guillermo Munoz to look ahead to Brighton's trip to Tromso in the Conference League on Thursday.

Munoz said: "Currently Tromso are third in the top division of Norwegian football. They have a firm chance in the title race, having lost just three of their 17 league matches so far.

"They're well organised and are quite tactically versatile. Their current head coach, Jorgen Vik, has outlined their strategy quite clearly: establishing a defensive threat from behind with a goalkeeper who is comfortable with his feet, finding free players and launching attack after attack."

Cantor then asked about Tromso's continuing form despite losing one of their top goalscorers to Hull City, Jens Hjerto-Dahl.

"It's not just Jens, their whole squad has taken a serious hit," Munoz said. "They've lost two important centre-backs, as well as their 20-year-old home-grown jewel to Hull City. He was more than just goals; he connected the midfield and attack."

So are Tromso looking to benefit from a home advantage against Brighton? And will many Tromso fans make the trip to Brighton for the second leg?

Munoz added: "When it comes to the artificial pitch, I think it's going to be interesting because it's definitely been a popular topic in Europe. The ball can travel in a number of directions, the bounce might be slightly different, the game might have a faster pace.

"I think Brighton, as Premier League players, are more than able to adapt to it. I think the issue is just not that Brighton players can't adapt, it's Tromso's familiarity with it.

"They're definitely one of the best-supported teams in Norway, they have a dedicated fan group. Brighton is a Premier League club, it's close to London.

"Many Tromso fans were probably watching the Premier League before they got into Norwegian football, so there should be a good number of fans coming."

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Brighton sporting director Mike Cave says latest summer signing Promise David is a player the club has been "watching for some time".

The 25-year-old joins on a season-long loan from Union Saint-Gilloise, with the deal including an obligation to buy if certain criteria are met.

Promise has made 82 appearances for the Belgian Pro League side, scoring 41 goals and providing nine assists, since signing in July 2024.

"He is someone we have been watching for some time," Cave said. "He is an out-and-out striker who possesses outstanding physical attributes and a track record of scoring goals.

"His experience at international level and in European competition will hopefully prove valuable this season.

"At 25 years old, he is entering his prime playing years and we are excited to see him continue to develop in our environment."

Promise has scored four goals in 12 appearances across the Champions League and Europa League, while also representing Canada at the 2026 World Cup.

Are you happy with Fabian Hurzeler's new addition? How do you feel about Brighton's transfer approach this summer?

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Eli Junior Kroupi, Igor Thiago and Nico O'Reilly were among the breakout stars who made their mark on the Premier League last season - but who will be next?

BBC Sport's TV and radio commentators have picked 13 players they believe are worth watching out for over the next few months.

Brighton's Luka Vuskovic is on the list ...

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Name: Luka Vuskovic Age: 19 Position: Centre-back Country: Croatia

Steve Wilson: Playing for just over an hour at the World Cup for Croatia would have come as a disappointment to the teenager, who had just enjoyed a stellar season at Hamburg on loan from Tottenham.

Brighton knew what they were doing when they made signing Vuskovic a condition of selling Jan Paul van Hecke to Spurs. Not only was he one of the best young defenders in Germany last season, he was also the Bundesliga's top-scoring centre-back.

Vuskovic looks ready to come straight into top-flight action, and how many signings do Brighton get wrong?

Find the full list of possible breakout stars here

Wolves have entered the race for Brighton winger Amario Cozier-Duberry, 21, with the England under-20 international remaining a target for Rangers and former loan club Bolton. (The Argus), external

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Fancy testing your football prediction skills? With the new season under way, BBC Sport has just the thing to keep you entertained every week.

After the success of our World Cup Predictor game, we've rebranded it for the club season as Match of the Day Predictor.

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And don't worry if you've joined late - players can join at any time, get involved with the latest round and start building a streak.

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Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen helps preview the season, with a focus on Aston Villa on Sunday - plus Norwegian football expert Guillermo Munoz joins to look ahead to the trip to Tromso.

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