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.
13. Joe Ralls - Cardiff City - 15 million
Crikey, that's quite a fee! The battling midfielder ends a lengthy spell in Wales to step back up to the Premier League.
14. Michy Batshuayi - Chelsea - 3.6 million
We finish on Deadline Day, summer 2021. Seagulls fans are fearing another defensive signing...and up rocks Michy! Fresh from the bench at Chelsea, he's desperate to play some football.