Brighton are believed to be close to completing what is expected to be a club record signing of Belgian winger Leandro Trossard after reports of an agreement being struck with Genk and comments tantamount to confirmation from Genk chief executive Erik Gerits.
The transfer looks to be a big statement of intent from the Seagulls as they prepare for a third successive season in the Premier League after narrowly escaping relegation in 2018/19.
The record arrival of Trossard will be the second signing for new manager Graham Potter after the recent capture of 22-year-old defender Matt Clarke from Portsmouth.