Brighton have announced the signing of Dutch goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen from Ajax.
The Holland Under-21 international stands at 6ft 8in tall and will provide competition for first-choice goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, who played 27 times for Graham Potter's side last season.
Should Scherpen make a Premier League appearance for Brighton this term, he would become the joint-tallest Premier League player of all-time alongside former Manchester City goalkeeper Costel Pantilimon and ex-Everton striker Lacina Traore.
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Brighton have completed a deal for 21-year-old Ajax goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen (above)
![Scherpen stands at 6ft 8in tall and is set to be the joint-tallest Premier League player ever](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2021/07/17/06/45550303-0-image-a-3_1626501251384.jpg)
Scherpen stands at 6ft 8in tall and is set to be the joint-tallest Premier League player ever
'We're delighted to welcome Kjell to the club,' Seagulls boss Potter said.