Paul Barber reveals how Brighton will tackle an unusual transfer window

The Premier League remains suspended until April 30 at the earliest but Barber and Brighton continue to work remotely on player recruitment and preparing for the next transfer window.

While the safety and well-being of players, staff, supporters and the wider community is of paramount concern, clubs are trying to minimise disruption to recruitment plans.

"It's business as usual," said Barber. "We are doing our best to work from home, all of us. Obviously we can't travel, scouts and recruitment staff can't travel, but in terms of the work, preparing for the next transfer window whenever that may be, what shape or form it takes, we are still pushing forward.

"It would be wrong of us not to because everyone, Graham and the players are trying to do their job, I'm trying to do mine, the staff in the office are now trying to do that office work at home.

"There is no reason for the recruitment work to lessen."

The financial impact of the coronavirus is huge and will have repercussions for the country for many years to come. Barber was also asked if it could create an environment where spending vast sums on transfer fees and wages this summer is unacceptable.

“Yeah, it could be that’s where this takes us. It could be. But it’s too early to say.