Brighton & Hove Albion have confirmed that they have suspended manager Gus Poyet and his coaching staff.
Reports suggested on Thursday that the Uruguayan had been sanctioned by the Championship club due to a disagreement over available funds.
Poyet, assistant Mauricio Taricco and coach Charlie Oatway have now been punished by officials at the Amex Stadium.
"Brighton & Hove Albion has confirmed that it has suspended its manager, assistant manager, and its first team coach from their duties," read an official statement on the Seagulls' website.
"The club will now follow its internal procedures with regard to this matter and will make no further comment at this time."
Poyet, who has been linked with both Everton and Fulham, guided Brighton to this season's Championship playoffs, but they were eliminated by rivals Crystal Palace in the semi-finals on Monday.
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