“One worth pursuing” – Brighton eye up summer move for Derby County man: The verdict

This article is part of Football League World’s ‘The Verdict‘ series, which provides personal opinions from the FLW writers regarding the latest breaking news, teams, players, managers, potential signings and more…

Brighton & Hove Albion are eyeing up a summer move for Derby County’s Tom Lawrence, as per an exclusive Football League World report. 

The report states that the Seagulls are facing competition for the 28-year-old from Norwich City and West Brom, as Lawrence nears the expiry of his contract at Pride Park.

Nearing 200 total appearances for the Rams, Lawrence has netted 36 times and has provided 25 assists in that time, adding 10 goals and five assists to his tally this season.

The 28-year-old also wears the captain’s armband at Pride Park, proving to be a good leader in difficult times for the Championship outfit.

Three of our writers here at FLW have shared their thoughts regarding Brighton’s interest in Tom Lawrence…

Marcus Ally 

It is not a surprise to see clever clubs like Norwich and Brighton linked with Tom Lawrence.

As a free agent, the Welshman definitely represents value in the market after an impressive season in the Championship.

The Manchester United academy graduate would not start initially at Brighton, but he would back his ability to at least compete for a spot in the front three.

The Seagulls could do with some different attacking options, and Lawrence is more direct than the likes of Neal Maupay and Leandro Trossard, it would be a challenge for Graham Potter to elevate Lawrence’s level to top-flight standard, but one he would embrace nonetheless.

Toby Wilding 

This could be a rather useful signing for Brighton you feel.

Lawrence has done extremely well in huge challenging circumstances at