Brighton are weighing up an improved bid in the region of £40m for Chelsea defender Levi Colwill.
Chelsea rejected a £30m approach from Brighton last week and are adamant they have no intention of parting with Colwill this summer.
His Chelsea contract runs until 2025 and contains an appearance-related optional 12 months.
But Brighton are considering testing Chelsea’s resolve once again with an offer that would represent a new record fee for the south coast club.
Colwill, 20, spent the season on loan at Brighton and impressed, helping them qualify for Europe for the first time.