Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi reacts to interest from 'big clubs' and discusses future plans amid interest from Barcelona and Liverpool

Amid links with Liverpool and Barcelona, De Zerbi has been speaking of his huge ambitions in football. However, he remains committed to Brighton and wishes to make even more history with the Seagulls while at the club. Interestingly, De Zerbi explained that AC Milan is the club of his heart and a club he would love to manage.

Speaking to Sky Sports, De Zerbi said: "We feel we can write another part of Brighton's history.

"When I hear that big teams are interested in me it is an honour. I am proud, but my focus is on my work day-by-day.

"I would like in my career to compete to win the Premier League, Serie A, Bundesliga, La Liga, Champions League but there isn't a time when you have to go and compete, or to wait some more time.

"Milan for me is not a normal club because as a player I was born in AC Milan. For my life I will always be grateful for Milan.

"I love my country, I love Italy, I love Italian football. For sure one of my targets is to go back and work in my country, but I don't know when is the time."

De Zerbi has transformed Brighton and has been the key figure in turning them into a Europa League outfit. Impressing with his attacking style of play, the Italian has naturally been touted for the managerial roles at several bigger clubs. The question is a matter of when, not if, De Zerbi will leave Brighton but it will likely be to one of the biggest in Europe.

De Zerbi's focus will be on his side's game with Sheffield United today. The Seagulls have not been in the greatest form recently and will hope to climb back closer to the European qualification spots.