Brighton owner Tony Bloom has taken out an insurance policy against the club's success.

Bloom has taken an insurance policy in the event Brighton qualify for Europe or win a trophy this season.

The move by Bloom will ensure that all bonuses owed to Brighton's players for European qualification or silverware will be paid by a third party should their results this season trigger a performance-related payment, says the Daily Mail.

Roberto De Zerbi's side remain in the hunt for lucrative bonus payments on two fronts, as they are just outside the Europa League qualifying spots on goal difference and will face Manchester United in the FA Cup semi-finals next month.