Leeds United's opening day hosts Bristol City sell centre-half to Brighton in 'Championship record for a defender'
Leeds United's opening day hosts Bristol City will be without centre-half Adam Webster, who today has joined Brighton and Hove Albion.
The move is reportedly both a Championship record for a defender and a Brighton club record, with reports suggesting a £20m-plus fee.
Webster, 24, cost £3.5m when he arrived at Ashton Gate from Ipswich three years ago.
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Hide AdHe played 47 games last season, including both of the Robins' defeats by Leeds United.
Bristol Post writer Gregor MacGregor predicts a bright future for Webster.
Great guy, brilliant centre-back," he said.
"Can see him excelling with the Seagulls in the Premier, maybe even with England in the future.
"But hopefully now it's shopping time for Bristol City."