Brighton's transfer deadline day takes sensational late twist as midfielder set for surprise exit

Brighton and Hove Albion continue to tweak their Premier League squad up until the very last minute of transfer deadline day

By Derren Howard

Published 1st Sep 2022, 23:43 BST

Updated 2nd Sep 2022, 00:05 BST

Steven Alzate will be a classy addition to the West Brom move after his loan from Premier League outfit Brighton

Brighton and Hove Albion’s Colombia international midfielder Steven Alzate looked set to join West Bromwich Albion on loan as the transfer window closed.

The club is yet to to confirm the move but Alzate – who has struggled to break into Graham Potter’s first team at Brighton – looks to be heading to Steve Bruce’s side, where he will join up with former Albion midfielder Jayson Molumby in the Championship.

Alzate, 23, is highly regarded by Potter and the club and is a popular member of the squad, especially with Albion’s young South American contingent.

Game time was however going to be limited once again this season in the top flight as he faces stiff competition from Alexis Mac Allister, Enock Mwepu, Moises Caicedo and now Billy Gilmour who is set to join from Chelsea in a £9m deal.