Brighton set to announce 31-year-old Fabian Hürzeler as new

German led St Pauli back to the Bundesliga last monthSeagulls had considered reappointing Graham Potter

Brighton expect to announce this week the appointment of Fabian Hürzeler as their head coach, with the 31-year-old who led St Pauli to promotion last month poised to become the youngest permanent manager in the Premier League era.

The German, who has been compared to Julian Nagelsmann and is known for his data-driven approach, is understood to have agreed terms to replace Roberto De Zerbi after Brighton identified him as their preferred choice. They have secured a work permit in anticipation of confirming that Hürzeler will take over.