According to Russian website Sovsport.ru, Spartak Moscow are considering signing Torino forward Mbaye Niang as a replacement for Ze Luis, recently linked with a January move to Brighton and Hove Albion.
Sovsport.ru have once again confirmed Spartak Moscow have received an offer from Brighton for Ze Luis, and they are now looking for potential replacements if the Cape Verde international joins the Premier League side, which is where the French forward comes in.
Recent reports in Russian media claimed Brighton have offered €5m for the striker, but Spartak Moscow rejected this as it happens to be below their valuation of the player.
However, if the Russian side do bring in Niang, they may allow the 26-year-old to leave in the next window, despite the Moscow club fighting for the league title.
Brighton’s interest in Ze Luis does look legitimate following these latest reports, and it seems he could be an option Chris Houghton in the new year.
