Brighton have asked about highly rated Reims midfielder Marshall Munetsi.
The Zimbabwe international, who turned 26 on Wednesday, has been impressing in the French league where his statistics have compared favourably with some of the best midfielders in the country.
Munetsi's figures, notably on interceptions and defensive duels won in game, put him ahead of the likes of Aurelien Tchouameni who joined Real Madrid from Monaco earlier this month and Boubacar Kamara who left Marseille for Aston Villa.
Graham Potter (R) is eyeing a replacement for recently-departed midfielder Yves Bissouma (L)
Brighton's analysts are understood to have reported favourably along with scouts and he is under consideration as they look to fill the void left by Yves Bissouma's departure to Tottenham.