For a bit of fun, we've used the latest edition of Football Manager to travel five years into the future, and taken a look at how Brighton's side shapes up. This is how the management simulator predicts the Seagulls will be lining up in January 2026.
13. Sub 2: Haydon Roberts
He's set to be Burda's successor, having flourished on a number of loan spells away from Brighton. Roberts has featured regularly from the bench throughout the 2025/26 season. Photo: James Chance
14. Sub 3: Maxwell Cornet
Joining for £32.5m last summer, Cornet hasn't lived up to his transfer fee just yet, unfortunately. Still, he was sensational during his time with Lyon, and should get up to speed eventually. Photo: PHILIPPE DESMAZES
15. Sub 4: Florinel Coman
The slick set-piece taker is another new Brighton signing who is still finding his feet in the Premier League, after middling spells with Wolves and Leicester City. Photo: MILAN KAMMERMAYER
16. Sub 5: Ianis Hagi
After dazzling for Rangers, the effervescent Romanian was brought in as Mac Allister's understudy. He's doing a fine job of it, too. Photo: Ian MacNicol