However, in 3 months time we could be a Championship team, playing in the Championship, paying Championship wages. As you say, wages dictate these scenarios, I’d be surprised if we weren’t inserting a clause for wages to be reduced in the event of relegation. Sure, we’ll still perhaps attract a certain type of player, but we looked a solid mid table team a few short weeks ago and I’m confident that would have put us in a slightly stronger position for attracting players.
Next season is completely immaterial.
Nobody is looking to sign for the Albion to play for the Albion.
It's all about playing in the Premier League.
It makes no odds what division Brighton are in next season, matey rolls into town scores a few goals he'll be on the next train (rail replacement service) outta here with a contract that makes the one he signs now look like chicken feed.