Brighton and Hove Albion have opened talks over a move for Fiorentina's Brazilian defender Igor Julio.
The Brazilian centre back impressed for the Italian side last campaign as they finished eighth in Serie A and reached the Europa Conference League final.
Igor, 25, came on as a substitute as Vincenzo Italiano's side were beaten 2-1 by West Ham in Prague in June.
Roberto De Zerbi's Seagulls will play in the Europa League in 2023-24 after finishing sixth in the Premier League last campaign.
The Italian wants to strengthen his defensive ranks, with Chelsea keen to keep hold of Levi Colwill after the 20-year-old impressed on loan at the Amex last season.
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