Brighton are continuing talks over a move to make Roberto De Zerbi their new head coach.
The 43-year-old has been at the top of Brighton's list to replace Graham Potter, who left for Chelsea earlier this month, however the Italian has been attracting interest from other clubs too.
Former England international Adam Lallana has joined the club's coaching staff in the interim, supporting former Norwich star Andrew Crofts in his role as caretaker manager at the Seagulls.
De Zerbi forged his coaching reputation with unfancied Sassuolo in Italy, achieving two eighth place finishes in Serie A before moving to Shakhtar Donetsk.