Brighton & Hove Albion chairman Tony Bloom has reportedly met with head coach Fabian Hürzeler and the club’s players at the Amex Stadium as the Seagulls set their sights on an ambitious season.

The meeting underlined Brighton’s determination to challenge for a European qualification place, while also encouraging the squad to dream bigger and compete for the Premier League title.

Bloom is understood to have given Hürzeler and his players the club’s full backing, with the chairman keen to create a united atmosphere around the team. The message from the meeting was clear: Brighton are no longer satisfied with simply establishing themselves among England’s elite.

Hürzeler’s tactical vision, combined with Brighton’s talented squad, has created growing optimism around the Amex. The players have accepted the challenge and are prepared to fight for European football while pushing themselves to compete at the highest level.

With strong support from the board, Brighton believe an exciting campaign could be ahead.