Brighton are closing in on a deal for Fiorentina defender Igor Julio having found Chelsea resistant to their advances for Levi Colwill.
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.
The 25-year-old has one year left on his contract with Viola and could command a fee in the region of £14m.
Roberto De Zerbi's Seagulls will play in the Europa League in 2023-24 after finishing sixth in the Premier League last campaign.