Brighton is understood to be an admirer of Habib Diarra, a versatile 21-year-old midfielder from Strasbourg. No formal talks or negotiations have taken place yet, but Strasbourg could be willing to sell Diarra for a fee in the region of €30m amid interest from Premier League clubs.

Habib Diarra is highly sought after in England, with Brighton showing interest. He has a release clause and could be a significant sale for Strasbourg to meet financial regulations. Currently, Transfermarkt estimates his market value at 20 million euros.