Brighton & Hove Albion followers were left with an intriguing indication that additional transfer activity could be on the horizon following a frantic conclusion to the summer transfer window.
A anticipated transfer for Millwall wide player Femi Azeez remained unconfirmed by the south coast club.
However, the 22-year-old was observed at the club’s Lancing training complex amid speculation that the transaction was nearing completion.
The Seagulls issued a brief message on their official social media platforms at approximately 1am indicating that the transfer would be continued.
That statement nonetheless preceded an anxious wait for confirmation regarding Azeez, as ten deal sheets were submitted throughout the Premier League during the closing hours.
Most of Brighton’s summer recruitment had followed a measured approach, with four defensive players and attacker Zadok Yohanna secured during the earlier stages of the window.
The final day brought considerable activity, beginning with Promise David’s arrival two weeks prior and Jaouen Hadjam’s signing seven nights before deadline.
As the window entered its closing minutes, Brighton’s dealings intensified with the addition of midfielder Chema before completing a temporary departure for Kamari Doyle to Leicester City.
Head coach Fabian Hurzeler must now evaluate his available options after recent injury setbacks affecting Georginio Rutter, Jack Hinshelwood, Yasin Ayari, and Mats Wieffer, with the latter forced off during the closing stages of Sunday’s 4-3 loss at Chelsea.