If the Jorgen Strand Larsen move to Crystal Palace falls through, it could have an impact on Jean-Philippe Mateta's anticipated exit from Selhurst Park before Monday's transfer deadline. The 28-year-old France forward has told Palace he wants to leave this month, with the Eagles increasingly open to sanctioning his departure. Nottingham Forest have already seen a £35m offer rejected by Palace and are set to accelerate their efforts to sign Mateta in the coming days - while Juventus and AC Milan are among other clubs to have shown a concrete interest in the striker.
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Colchester sign Ipswich midfielder Barbrook on loan
Hurzeler on team fitness, channeling 'frustration' and Everton
Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Everton at American Express Stadium (kick-off 15:00 GMT). Diego Gomez "had a small issue in training" so he will be assessed after today's training session. Hurzeler said Gomez "is the only concern" and otherwise it is "the same squad available".
Read more: Hurzeler on team fitness, channeling 'frustration' and Everton