Brighton boss Roberto de Zerbi hopes they can keep hold of Levi Colwill.
The defender has spent the season on-loan at Falmer stadium from Chelsea.
De Zerbi said: "I hope Levi can play with us next year, but it's the decision of Chelsea.
"We have to be ready to change some players, but he's a top player for us."
Colwill is expected to be offered a new deal by Chelsea at the end of the season.