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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.

Itā€™s said the Premier League ā€˜particularly appreciateā€™ his profile and could ā€˜quickly make an offerā€™ for the Ivory Coast international.

However, itā€™s added that Brighton arenā€™t 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 arenā€™t named, but it appears that Roberto De Zerbiā€™s 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.