Matthew Upson, who had a successful loan spell with Albion, is said to be in talks with QPR about a move to Loftus Road after being released by Stoke City. - The Times (July 5)

Liverpool, Tottenham, Arsenal and Chelsea want young Barcelona star Gerard Deulofeu on loan. The Gunners have the advantage over his other suitors, who also include West Ham, Everton and Swansea. Second-tier Brighton, Oscar Garcia's new team, have enquired about Gerard. - Mundo Deportivo (June 28)

Would be a massive coup - and statement of intent - by Oscar Garcia if he could pull this off.

 

Steve McClaren has edged closer to a shock return to management after Wigan scrapped a move for Gus Poyet.  - Daily Star (June 13)

 

Premier League new boys Cardiff City and Hull City as well as Championship duo Queens Park Rangers and Reading are all thought to be keeping tabs on Liam Bridcutt's situation at the Amex Stadium. - skysports.com (June 11)

Our view: Would not be shocked  to see offers come in.

 

Wigan have made an approach to Gus Poyet to be their new manager. Wigan also have old England boss Steve McClaren, former Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen and ex-Bolton manager Owen Coyle on their list of potential appointments. - Daily Mirror (June 8)

 

Middlesbrough are believed to be keeping tabs on Brighton midfielder David Lopez. Brighton have a huge debt to service and, after missing out on promotion, are believed to looking to reduce the wage bill significantly. - Middlesbrough Evening Gazette (June 5)

Our view: There will inevitably be interest in David - both here and in Spain.

 

Spanish club Real Zaragoza plan to swoop for Gus Poyet to take them back into La Liga - The Sun (June 5)

 

Former Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen is among the front-runners to become the new manager of Wigan, with Owen Coyle and Gus Poyet also in the frame. - Daily Mail (June 4)

 

Everton captain Phil Neville is expected to be included on a shortlist if Gus Poyet's departure from Brighton is confirmed. - Daily Telegraph (June 1)

 

A host of Championship clubs are weighing up moves for Brighton defender Adam El-Abd, Sky Sports understands. El-Abd is out of contract at Brighton next month and as yet no new deal has been agreed with the long-serving defender. - skysports.com (May 31)

Our view: Would hardly be a surprise if other second-tier clubs are monitoring El-Abd's situation. But one would expect the Albion stalwart to stay at The Amex if he is happy with close-season developments.

 

Southampton are lining up a £4m bid for Brighton winger Will Buckley - Daily Mirror (May 30)

Our view: Saints need a wide player and have already been linked with Scott Sinclair and Jose Enrique.

 

Harry Redknapp has moved to odds-on to be next manager of Albion. Redknapp is being quoted at 1/2 and 4/6 this morning. Gus Poyet remains under contract in charge of the Seagulls while Redknapp is manager of QPR - oddschecker.com (May 30)

 

Paulo Sousa is among the names being considered to replace Gus Poyet as Brighton manager - dailymail.co.uk (May 29)

 

Brighton and Wigan are on alert as Rene Meulensteen quits Manchester United after rejecting the chance to be David Moyes' No 2 - dailymail.co.uk (May 29)