Brighton and Hove Albion are in talks with Leganes over an £18million deal for Youssef En-Nesyri.
The quick, 6ft 2ins centre forward is a Morocco international who has attracted interest from the likes of West Ham in recent months.
He scored 12 goals last season, including a hat-trick against Real Betis, and added another four for his country including two during the Africa Cup of Nations.
Brighton have had two offers rejected so far but hope to convince Leganes of selling with an improved £18m bid.
Manager Graham Potter is strengthening his squad after moving for Bristol City defender Adam Webster too.
During this window, Brighton have added Matt Clarke from Portsmouth for £3.5m and and Leandro Trossard for £18m.
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pat192
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Good for him, Brighton is an upgrade to Leganes no doubt
@Xavigoat Brighton is an upgrade to Leganes in terms of pay
Xavigoat
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Good for him, Brighton is an upgrade to Leganes no doubt
How is brighton an upgrade when they’re a relegation side
MisterJohnson
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I thought Glen Murray was going to play until he's 50 😂
pat192
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Good for him, Brighton is an upgrade to Leganes no doubt
aosasuna
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He won’t survive or flourish in the premier league, as much as I’d love him to. Especially not at a team that is fighting relegation every year
payback
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Soft. He needs to work on his finishing.
wozenm
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would love to see him there, fits their system well
MVP30
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Most improved Moroccan player in the last two years
promis
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Great transfer
opportun
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That's not even an upgrade for him. And i wouldnt accept 20m anyway
welcome13
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He'll be great upfron with Jakanbakash
Dinnaloe
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Would be a shame for Leganés, they're building something pretty interesting. Pellegrino is doing great with them Last season's Brighton were a far worse team than them, but their future does look promising with Graham Potter. Well, until a bigger club picks him up, he's good enough for a top 6-club IMO, just needs more experience
beatbox
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Guess we intend on keeping Locadia in a wing or #10 position. Do wish we would play him #9. Seems we are eager to get moving with transfers with this, Webster, Joao Mario and Jese being rumoured in last few days. Feel a cm is the most urgent signing everything else just increases survival chances.
correspond
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need a midfielder or 2, seems like were stacked up front. Also need a fullback, imo