Adams in key talks
12:40am Thursday 15th May 2008
MIcky Adams wants to put a swift end to the Adam El-Abd transfer saga.
The new Albion manager is also due to meet with chief scout Barry Lloyd as he plots his team building for 2008-9.
El-Abd, coming off his best season for the club so far, is out of contract this summer and has yet to sign what he admits is "a fair offer" as he weighs up family issues.
The Seagulls boss said: "Adam is away but I've spoken to his agent and we will be expecting an answer shortly.
"What I also need to do is sit down with (chairman) Dick Knight and discuss player recruitment.
"I want to speak to Barry Lloyd and I'll be interested to hear his views on various players. We need more strength in depth in some areas."
Fans will be expecting a busy summer in the transfer market and Adams has admitted he might need more experienced players to help the side take the next step into a play-off berth.
He added: "That's not to say we won't sign good young players.
"I want to get the right balance of experience and young professionals at the club.
"I'm not talking openly about players I'm looking at because if I did we would be here all day."