Brighton chief executive Paul Barber says the club are not worried about losing players or coaches because plans are already in place to replace them.
The Seagulls have made an excellent start under Fabian Hurzeler and sit third in the Premier League after five games.
Their early form was underlined by a 3-0 victory over reigning champions Arsenal before the international break. Brighton also secured a place in the last 16 of the EFL Cup after a dramatic comeback against Manchester United.
They are currently the Premier League’s highest scorers, with 16 goals. That is the best total by any team in its opening five matches since Manchester City scored 19 in 2022-23.
Several of Brighton’s players have attracted attention during the opening weeks of the season, including Maxim De Cuyper, Charalampos Kostoulas and Malick Yalcouye. Pascal Gross was also named Premier League Player of the Month for September.
Barber said the club accepted that strong performances would inevitably lead to interest in its players and coaching staff.
“If we do well, it’s because our players and coaches are doing well. And if that happens, they’re going to be on someone else’s radar,” he told Sky Sports News.
“We’ve been through that loop many times before, but that’s our model. We don’t fear it – we have succession plans in place on and off the field.”
Brighton have the opportunity to compete for a first major European honour this season after entering the Conference League.
English clubs have won three of the competition’s five editions. Chelsea lifted the trophy in 2025, while Crystal Palace won the latest edition in 2026.
Barber said Brighton’s players and staff were working towards success but insisted the club could not assume it would win silverware.
“Our club and staff have been through a lot. We have no divine right to win something this year, but everyone is working very hard towards it,” he added.
He also acknowledged the record of English sides in European competition, while warning that Brighton’s status as a Premier League club would not guarantee them success.
“I wouldn’t want to put that pressure on us, but we’re aware of how well English teams have done, not only in this competition but in the Europa League and Champions League,” said Barber.
“There is an expectation with being a Premier League club. You may have better resources and arguably players, but that doesn’t guarantee any result. You’ve got to earn it.”
