Brighton manager Fabian H�rzeler insists Evan Ferguson can still have a future at the club.
The Republic of Ireland forward landed in Italy last night ahead of completing his loan move to Roma.
He will join the Serie A club for the coming season, with Roma holding an option to make the transfer permanent.
H�rzeler says with more game time Ferguson can be an important player for The Seagulls
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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta insists they "100-percent" followed the right processes with former midfielder Thomas Partey.
He was charged over multiple counts of rape and sexual assault earlier this month, but continued playing for the Londoners while investigations were ongoing.
The 32-year-old - who denies the charges - left the club following the expiration of his contract last month.