Brighton and Hove Albion open door to striker return as Manchester United & Liverpool eye £25m ace

Brighton & Hove Albion face West Ham United and Arsenal over the festive period before the winter market opens, a week on Friday.

And as we build-up to the four-week window, the Seagulls and their Premier League rivals are being linked with a number of potential incomings and outgoings.

One player who could be back at the Amex Stadium next month is striker Glenn Murray.

Graham Potter has opened the door for an early return for Murray from his season-long loan spell at Watford.

Murray, 37, has made just one league start for the Hornets with players such as Troy Deeney, Andre Gray, Ismaila Sarr and Stipe Perica all currently ahead of him.

"My respect for Glenn is huge,” said Potter. “He's a top guy and a fantastic servant for this club.

"It goes without saying that he's always welcome here, especially while I'm here because he was good to me and supported what we did.

"I can imagine he is frustrated. It's part of the challenge of going out on loan.

"But all I know is that Glenn is a top guy, and he's been fantastic for this club and great for me."

Elsewhere, here are the latest transfer headline headlines from around the top-flight:

West Ham and Leicester City are among several Premier League clubs interested in signing Burnley defender James Tarkowski in January. (Eurosport)

Sheffield United are monitoring Inter Miami winger Lewis Morgan. The former Sunderland loanee would likely cost in the region of £2million. (Daily Mail)

Barcelona are considering a shock move for Chelsea’s Antonio Rudiger and Newcastle United’s Fabian Schar as they are viewed as “experienced ball players”. (The Athletic via Daily Mail)

West Bromwich Albion boss Sam Allardyce is planning to ask Steve Bruce about Andy Carroll’s availability in the coming weeks as he eyes a January reunion. (Daily Mirror via The Sun)

Leeds United have registered their interest in Wolves winger Adama Traore, who is considering his future as he seeks regular first-team. (90min)

Leeds are ready to make Adam Forshaw available for loan in January as he closes in on a return from a hip injury, which has kept him out since August 2019. (Football Insider)

Cardiff City, Sheffield Wednesday and Bournemouth are interested in taking in-form Leeds youngster Sam Greenwood on loan in January. (Wales Online)

Reading are preparing to part with Liverpool and Leeds target Michael Olise, who has an £8million release clause in his contract. (Football Insider)

Aston Villa are braced for January approaches from both Manchester United and Manchester City for their £100million-rated ace Jack Grealish. (Daily Mirror)

Manchester United have joined Liverpool in the list of clubs interested in Schalke defender Ozan Kabak, who has seen his asking price lowered to £25million. (Daily Mail)