CRAWLEY will run the rule over any development squad players let go by Albion.

But manager Dermot Drummy admits it could be too tall an order for them to leap from under-21 football to League Two.

The Seagulls have a host of younger players coming to the end of their contracts.

Former Chelsea striker Chike Kandi could be one option having impressed on loan for Bognor last season while defender Tom Dallison played one match on loan for Reds last season before being ruled out with injury.

Drummy is steeped in development football from his days at Arsenal and Chelsea and knows there are gems to be had.

But he also knows adaptation to league football can be tough.

He told The Argus: “I know Chris (Hughton) well enough to speak to him.

“If there is someone at Brighton who can come into League Two, which is a big ask, we will look.

“Looking at the intensity of League Two, it has got to be a player who is mentally strong.

“We can carry one or two in the squad but, to be first team players, they have got to have a really strong mentality.

“Are they ready? That’s my conversation with first team managers.”

Drummy is off to a good start in terms of player recruitment but is wary of completing his squad too early.

He added: “Loans might come up. First team managers don’t agree loans until late into pre-season so I don’t want to kill ourselves and not be able to take a decent loan player.”

Drummy has already brought in Dutch winger Enzio Boldewijn and says he is closing in on more overseas signings.

Reds have established an international scouting network but Drummy is adamant anyone who comes in will have to be established league players Drummy said: “There are a couple on the horizon but they are not here until they are here.

“They would be of a high standard. You are not really going to take a semi-pro player from abroad.

“They have got to have played in a decent standard in the leagues.

“We are looking at that criteria of how high up the leagues they are and do they want to come to England to promote and showcase themselves at Crawley.

“The criteria will be high.”

Drummy recognises there could be bargains to be had from overseas.

He added: “I want a balance of predominantly English with a foreign influx if that is economically feasible.

“It’s a model we are looking at but, if it changes and I can get good players for the right money, that is the priority.”

Drummy and assistant Matt Gray are sifting through the huge amount of available players as clubs announce their retained lists.

Former Reds boss John Yems, who now works for Bournemouth, is also offering advice.

Drummy said: “Matt is vastly experienced. He is doing a lot.

“You know the ability but I want to know the character of the player.

“Matt can make a phone call, Johnny Yems can make a phone call.

“I’m trying to be as selective as I can.”