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Brighton sign 6ft 8in goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen from Ajax

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.

Brighton have completed a deal for 21-year-old Ajax goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen (above)

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

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.