Brighton & Hove Albion have developed a reputation as shrewd operators in the transfer market and Fabian Hurzeler's side will be busy again ahead of the 2025/26 Premier League season.
After failing to land a European qualification spot in 2024/25, the Seagulls full focus will be on improving their 8th place finish, and pushing for a continental return.
Alongside a knack for signing and developing lesser-known talents from across the globe, Brighton have also successfully secured huge transfer fees for outgoing stars, with Joao Pedro the latest example.
Brighton eventually accepted Chelsea's offer for the Brazil international - in time for him to head off and win the FIFA Club World Cup with Enzo Maresca's side - as the Seagulls landed a £55m fee.
Simon Adingra and Valentin Barco have also moved on this summer and Hurzeler is now ready to free Evan Ferguson from his stuttering career at the AMEX Stadium.
The Republic of Ireland international burst onto the scene for club and country in 2022, with six Premier League goals scored in 2022/23 and again in 2023/24, as his stock continued to rise.
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However, a succession of injuries has derailed his promise, with the 20-year-old previously tipped as a future star in the English top-flight.
A loan to West Ham United in the second half of last season failed to ignite, with no goals scored, as former boss Graham Potter used him sparingly at the London Stadium.
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Despite previous rumours of another loan being suggested, that's been rejected by Ferguson, who feels he needs stability and a fresh start to revive his career.
Brighton have changed their stance of allowing a permanent exit, with towering forward under contract until 2029, but they will demand £40m [$45m].
Reports from Italian transfer expert Gianluca di Marzio claim Ferguson has agreed personal terms with Serie A side AS Roma following talks with new boss Gian Piero Gasperini.
Clubs in Italy and England have shown interest in Ferguson, but the player has given the green light to Roma, as the clubs remain deadlocked with Gasperini aiming to reduce Brighton's asking price.
If Ferguson completes a move to the Italian capital, he will leave Brighton with 17 goals in 80 games, with Tammy Abraham already heading out on loan to Besiktas.