It appears they have achieved this, having agreed a club-record deal, estimated at around £42.5m, with Bournemouth for the acquisition of Bournemouth forward Dango Ouattara.

Baleba is back in contention for Brighton's opening Premier League game at home to Fulham on Saturday. The midfielder missed the last four pre-season friendlies with a knee injury. "He is an option to start tomorrow," Hurzeler confirmed.