Albion last night shifted their attention to other transfer targets after missing out on Alex Pritchard.
But the Seagulls are quietly seething at seeing their potentially record-breaking move for the Tottenham prospect hijacked by Norwich.
The Canaries, themselves stung by the loss of prime target Ross McCormack to Aston Villa, moved in on Pritchard when he was due to take a medical at Lancing.
They are keen to remain on good terms with the other clubs involved and Pritchard himself – despite anger at what has happened.
Paul Winstanley and his recruitment team now face a test of a revamped scouting system which identifies a group of players at any one time, studied over a period of six to eight months, rather than concentrating solely on one target.
Albion have upped their game in terms of*recruitment since the window of January, 2015, and believe they are as*well-placed as*possible to compete in a ruthless market.
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But the Seagulls are quietly seething at seeing their potentially record-breaking move for the Tottenham prospect hijacked by Norwich.
The Canaries, themselves stung by the loss of prime target Ross McCormack to Aston Villa, moved in on Pritchard when he was due to take a medical at Lancing.
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They are keen to remain on good terms with the other clubs involved and Pritchard himself – despite anger at what has happened.
Paul Winstanley and his recruitment team now face a test of a revamped scouting system which identifies a group of players at any one time, studied over a period of six to eight months, rather than concentrating solely on one target.
Albion have upped their game in terms of*recruitment since the window of January, 2015, and believe they are as*well-placed as*possible to compete in a ruthless market.
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