Seagulls deny Argentine duo link

Brighton have dismissed reports that Argentine duo Diego Maradona and Ossie Ardiles were set to invest in the club.

"The truth is we have had no contact whatsoever with either of them," said Seagulls chief executive Martin Perry.

"Clearly if we get a positive decision on our new stadium then the plan was always to seek out new investment.

"If anyone did wish to invest in the club then the right way to do it would be via a direct approach to the club in a confidential manner."