Brighton hope to complete deal for new manager this week and he will create Premier League history

Brighton are hopeful of finishing a deal for Fabian Hurzeler to be a part of this week and he would grow to be the Premier League’s youngest ever manager.

The St. Pauli boss has emerged because the Seagulls’ prime goal to substitute Roberto De Zerbi following an intensive choice course of.

The American-born 31-year-old has earned rave critiques in Germany, which might now see him make the transfer to England.

talkSPORT understands that private phrases have been agreed and constructive negotiations have been held with St Pauli.

Brighton had spoken to Graham Potter a couple of potential return, however as beforehand reported by talkSPORT, that isn’t a probable choice.

Potter is believed to be protecting his choices open in case Gareth Southgate quits England after the upcoming Euros.

The Seagulls have been additionally eager on Kieran McKenna earlier than he signed a new contract at Ipswich.

Hurzeler guided St Pauli to promotion to the Bundesliga after a 13-year hiatus, having solely taken up the function 18 months in the past.

He beforehand spent 4 years at German newbie aspect FC Pipinsried which introduced him along with his first managerial alternative.

Malmo boss Henrik Rydstrom was one other believed to be on Brighton’s shortlist having guided the membership to the Swedish title final season, however Brighton at present solely have eyes on Hurzeler.

And in a lift for Brighton, Hurzeler has been authorized by the FA for visa functions, which means he can be free to take up the vacant place on the Amex Stadium.

Hurzeler, who was born in Houston, Texas, has by no means coached within the top-flight, however will break his duck subsequent season whether or not that’s within the Premier League or Bundesliga.

He took over St Pauli in December 2022 with the Hamburg-based membership hovering above the relegation zone in Bundesliga 2.

His presence had a direct affect as St Pauli went on to win their first ten matches beneath the gaze of the Hurzeler the place they finally completed fifth.

The American capped off a sensational 18-months by steering his aspect to the title in empathic vogue.

Hurzeler has additionally had spells as assistant manager for Germany’s Under-18 and Under-20 sides.

Due to his success as a younger manager in Germany, Hurzeler has been in contrast to now nationwide group boss Julian Nagelsmann.

However, talking earlier this yr, he mentioned: “It wouldn’t be honest to him [to be compared] as a result of he is a tremendous coach.

“Of course, I at all times hear these comparisons with Julian Nagelsmann. But like I mentioned, I need to keep humble and stroll my very own method.

“I can’t do it the identical method as a result of that’s the Julian Nagelsmann method, and I strive to go the Fabian Hürzeler method.”