You would imagine, for example, that bringing in a top level striker would be somewhere near the top of their wish list, as would retaining the services of manager Graham Potter.
But there are also several smaller items that need addressing, and one of those was the future of precocious youth star Teddy Jenks.
The 19-year-old captained Albion’s U23s last season, and was quite clearly in need of regular first team football as he sought to take the next step in his development.
Now, however, the Seagulls have confirmed that he will join Scottish Premiership outfit Aberdeen for the 2021/22 campaign, and it seems like a smart move that will allow him to continue his growth.
Amex chiefs are evidently quite pleased with the move too.
Speaking about the deal in a recent interview, Albion’s technical director Dan Ashworth said, “This is a great opportunity for Teddy to take the next step in his development.
“This is the opportunity he needs to play regular first-team football. The Scottish Premiership is probably the strongest it has been for years next season with big clubs like Hearts and Dundee promoted.
“Aberdeen are also in the new Europa Conference League and I’m sure Teddy will relish the challenge of playing regular first-team football.
“We wish him every success and of course we’ll be monitoring his progress carefully during the season.”
We’ve gathered the best of today’s Premier League transfer speculation below...
![Cagliari's director of football, Stefano Capozzucca, has denied that Leeds United have made an offer for midfielder Nahitan Nandez. (L'Unione Sarda)
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1. Update on Nandez pursuit
Cagliari's director of football, Stefano Capozzucca, has denied that Leeds United have made an offer for midfielder Nahitan Nandez. (L'Unione Sarda) (Photo by Enrico Locci/Getty Images) Photo: Enrico Locci
![Newcastle United are falling behind Everton in the race to sign Sporting Lisbon talent Matheus Nunes. (Record)
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2. Toon falling behind in Nunes race
Newcastle United are falling behind Everton in the race to sign Sporting Lisbon talent Matheus Nunes. (Record) (Photo by CARLOS COSTA/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: CARLOS COSTA
![Newcastle United are set to make a formal move for Liverpool centre-back Nathaniel Phillips, who could be allowed to leave Anfield for £10m. (The Sun)
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3. Toon prepare Phillips bid
Newcastle United are set to make a formal move for Liverpool centre-back Nathaniel Phillips, who could be allowed to leave Anfield for £10m. (The Sun) (Photo by Paul Ellis - Pool/Getty Images) Photo: Pool
![James Tarkowski is keen to quit Burnley for West Ham this summer. (Football Insider)
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4. Tarkowski seeks exit
James Tarkowski is keen to quit Burnley for West Ham this summer. (Football Insider) (Photo by Martin Rickett - Pool/Getty Images) Photo: Pool