/ Andy Naylor, Chief sports reporter
Albion's club record-breaking deal to sign Alex Pritchard from Spurs has been hijacked at the eleventh hour by Championship rivals Norwich City.
The Seagulls had agreed a fee with Tottenham and personal terms with Pritchard and his agent.
The deal has been undone by an apparent last-ditch illegal approach for the 23-year-old attacking midfielder.
Albion cannot compete with the wages on offer from Norwich, who benefit from parachute payments after relegation from the Premier League.
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Albion's club record-breaking deal to sign Alex Pritchard from Spurs has been hijacked at the eleventh hour by Championship rivals Norwich City.
The Seagulls had agreed a fee with Tottenham and personal terms with Pritchard and his agent.
The deal has been undone by an apparent last-ditch illegal approach for the 23-year-old attacking midfielder.
Albion cannot compete with the wages on offer from Norwich, who benefit from parachute payments after relegation from the Premier League.
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