In the meantime, record numbers of football fans have been taking to Football Manager to get their fix. For a bit of fun, we've fired up the popular management sim and sent the game into the future, to have a peek at who the Seagulls are predicted to sign over the next three transfer windows.
1. Martin Dubravka - Newcastle United - Loan
The Seagulls stay up, and the Newcastle stopper is their first summer signing on a season-long deal. They brought in Adrian from Liverpool and shipped theSlovakian out.
2. Takehiro Tomiyasu - Bologna - 10 million
A bit of a coup here, as the Seagulls land the Japan international off the back of an excellent season with Bologna. The centre-back's team work and stamina attributes are top notch.
3. Borna Barisic - Rangers - 9 million
West Ham signed Leandro Trossard for big bucks, and Brighton have cash to splash. Barisic is a Croatia international left-back, and is a serious threat some set-pieces.
4. Pablo Mari - Flamengo - Loan
Blimey, Graham Potter is signing a lot of defenders! Mari is quite the journeyman, and has had spells with the likes of Arsenal and Girona in the past.