Overview

• Brighton confirmed the departure of technical director David Weir shortly after the summer window, with the club calling it a planned refresh of the technical area.
• Multiple reports say Jason Ayto will be confirmed in the coming days and is expected to begin work at the Amex next week.
• Ayto spent over a decade at Arsenal, rising from scout to chief scout and assistant sporting director, and he served as interim sporting director before leaving in May after Andrea Berta’s arrival.
• He played a key role in reshaping Arsenal’s recruitment toward a more data-led model and was involved in moves for Martin Zubimendi and Jurrien Timber.
• Head coach Fabian Hurzeler thanked Weir and urged focus on the pitch, with Weir having overseen about £72 million of summer signings for the new season.