Brighton manager De Zerbi planning Bloom transfer talks

Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi is planning talks with owner Tony Bloom in the coming weeks.

De Zerbi's side are still in with an outside shot of qualifying for Europe through the Premier League.

However, an FA Cup semi final defeat on penalties to Manchester United and then a loss to Nottingham Forest in the Premier League has dented their end of season momentum.

We can't forget we are Brighton, when we win and especially when we lose," said De Zerbi post-game.

I am proud of my players.

For other discussions we will speak with Tony at the end of the season. We are not used to playing so many games, this is the truth.

We can fight to achieve our target, we deserve to fight to reach it but the situation is tough.

We have a lot of very good young players, but young players need to play to make mistakes. You have to give them time to progress and improve.

The big teams are used to playing at different times, in different conditions.

We are working for that, and I think we can reach that level. I am speaking with Tony."