Having sold Marc Cucurella for a huge fee in the summer, Brighton & Hove Albion replaced the Spaniard with Pervis EstupiƱan from Villarreal.
While that was a like for like, there remains a gap in the squad for a second left-back, which is why the Seagulls are interested in Souleyman Doumbia.
This comes from Foot Mercato, who state the 26-year-old, who is a regular starter for Angers SCO in France, is a target for Brighton.
However, itās added that Brighton arenāt the only clubs on the defender, because another English side, one from Germany and a Greek team are all also keeping an eye on him for a potential January transfer.
Those arenāt named, but it appears that Roberto De Zerbiās side might not have the easiest time getting their man if they are to come forward with money for a winter move.
Doumbia joined Angers back in 2020 from Rennes for ā¬3m, and has since made 78 appearances for the club, picking up four assists along the way.