Gross has effectively cost Brighton minus £3m, having been signed from Ingolstadt in 2017 for a reported £3m and later returning to the club in January for about £1.7m. The 35-year-old has been involved in 85 Premier League goals over two spells, with six goals in five games this season making him the top scorer in the division. BBC Radio Sussex commentator Johnny Cantor believes Gross is "pound-for-pound the best value player in the Premier League over the last 10 years", citing his goal involvements, technical ability, and influence in the dressing room. Former England midfielder Danny Murphy also praises Gross, saying he is an "intelligent footballer" with a "great football IQ".