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Brighton v Bologna: Jack Hinshelwood selection decision amid Man United and Arsenal transfer claim Brighton vs Bologna in pre-season action at the Amex Stadium - Saturday, 3pm Brighton midfielder Jack Hinshelwood was a notable inclusion in the starting XI for the pre-season clash with Bologna. Hinshelwood, 21, has strongly been linked with a summer move, with Arsenal and Manchester United both keen on a £50m-plus transfer. Premier League champions Arsenal are said to be favourites to land the England under-21 international. A potential departure for Hinshelwood would be a blow for Brighton. The academy graduate has quickly developed to a key player for Albion and has settled nicely into the No 10 role. Albion are preparing to compete in the Premier League and Conference League this term and Hinshelwood is vital to Hurzeler's plans. A fee of £50m also seems a little on the light side for Albion's versatile 21-year-old. The club are highly unlikely to conduct business so close to to start of Albion’s 2026-27 season. Meanwhile, Hinshelwood is in pre-season action with Brighton and was selected in the starting XI to face Serie A side Bologna and looks set for the No 10 role. Luka Vuskovic starts again Dutch international Bart Verbruggen, started between the sticks with Mats Wieffer at right back. £50m record signing Luka Vuskovic gets another run out as he partners Olivier Boscagli at centre back and Ferdi Kadioglu is on the left. Experienced German Pascal Gross heads up the midfield alongside Yasin Ayari, who scored twice last time out in pre-season against Roma. Diego Gomez looks as though he starts on the right in place of the injured Yankuba Minteh, with Hinshelwood operating behind the lead striker Georginio. Maxim De Cuyper starts on the left wing. Prior to Bologna clash, Hinshelwood was asked how crucial the Brighton fans will be this season. He said, "Massive. It was so nice getting off the bus today and seeing the fans, it gives you a really nice feeling entering the stadium. They are going to be massive for us this season.” Brighton confirmed team news Brighton XI: Verbruggen, Wieffer, Vuskovic, Boscagli, Kadioglu; Gross, Ayari; Gomez, Hinshelwood, De Cuyper; Georginio. Substitutes: Igor, Dunk, Osman, Cashin, Kostoulas, Costinha, Cozier-Duberry, Steele, Svoboda, Yalcouye, Yohanna, O’Mahony, Tasker.