Next Brighton Manager Odds: Vincent Kompany And Graham Potter Lead The Way
Article By
Last Updated: 
Roberto De Zerbi could be on the move this summer and the best betting sites have opened a market on who might replace him as Brighton & Hove Albion manager.
It looks as though De Zerbi will not be Liverpool’s boss after Arne Slot seems set to be confirmed as Jurgen Klopp’s successor.
But the innovative Italian continues to be linked with a move away from the Amex Stadium, with Manchester United, Chelsea and Bayern Munich among those linked.
After a fantastic debut campaign last time out, Brighton have dropped off a little in 2023/24.
A 3-0 defeat by Bournemouth at the weekend left them 12th in the table and extended their winless streak.
De Zerbi is still regarded as an excellent coach, but his future may lie away from the south coast of England.
Who could replace him if he does bid farewell to Brighton this summer? Let’s take a look at the contenders.
Kompany Heads List But Could Potter Return?
Vincent Kompany is the 6/5 joint-favourite with UK bookmakers to take over at the Amex Stadium.
After storming the Championship with Burnley last term, this season has been a steep learning curve for Kompany. The Clarets are still in with a chance of staying up, but the odds are against them.
Kompany does promote the type of football that Brighton are synonymous with, but his Burnley side have struggled with playing out from the back this season.
Brighton fans delighted in Graham Potter’s failed stint at Chelsea, but many would welcome him back to the Amex in the right circumstances.
He is also available at 6/5 with football betting sites.
Roy And Lopetegui Viewed As Strong Candidates
Eric Roy is next on the list at 2/1. Not widely known in England, the 56-year-old previously worked as a sporting director for Watford.
He moved into the dugout at the start of last year, taking charge of Brest in Ligue 1.
Roy eased their relegation worries last term and is now on the cusp of leading the French side into the Champions League. Brighton may well have him on their shortlist.
Julen Lopetegui has made no secret of his desire to work in the Premier League again after his short spell at Wolverhampton Wanderers.
The one-time Real Madrid head coach can be backed at 5/2.
Hoeness And Edwards Have Had Good Seasons
Stuttgart were involved in the Bundesliga’s relegation play-offs last season, yet they are now on course for a third-place finish in Germany.
The architect of their success, Sebastian Hoeness, is available at 3/1 with betting apps for the Brighton job, but he will surely want to have a crack at the Champions League before he leaves Stuttgart.
Luton Town will not be playing in Europe next term, but Rob Edwards (4/1) still deserves credit for the job he has done at Kenilworth Road.
The Hatters are odds-on favourites to finish in the bottom three of the Premier League with three rounds of fixtures remaining.
Yet to merely be in with a chance of staying up is credit to Edwards given the relatively tiny budget he is working with.
Still And Gasperini At Opposite Ends Of Careers
Born in Belgium to English parents, Will Still is aiming to land a Premier League job one day.
For now the 31-year-old is leading Reims, who are on course for another comfortable mid-table finish in Ligue 1.
Still is listed at 5/1 for the Brighton job. The Seagulls are no doubt aware of the young coach, but they may conclude that he is not quite ready for the role at the Amex.
At 66 years of age, Gian Piero Gasperini is a much more experienced option.
But the veteran Italian, whose teams always play good football, will be difficult to prise away from Atalanta, where he has been since 2016.
As a result, Gasperini is an 11/2 shot to succeed De Zerbi at the helm of Brighton.
Fonseca And Carrick Among The Outsiders For Job
There are a number of outsiders on whom you will also find odds: Andoni Iraola (6/1), Paulo Fonseca (8/1), Carlos Corberan (10/1) and Michael Carrick (14/1).
It is hard to see Iraola leaving Bournemouth after less than 12 months in the hot seat there, so Fonseca looks the most interesting option of the four names above.
Currently in charge of Lille, the Portuguese manager has also been linked with potentially becoming the next West Ham United manager among others.
Stay In The Loop With Free Bets, Insider Tips & More!
Live Betting. Sports Promos. Sent Weekly.
Updated by
Last Updated:
