Premier League new boys Brighton and Hove Albion are in pole position to land Ezequiel Schelotto – although Sunderland and Middlesbrough remain keen on landing the Sporting Lisbon defender too.
According to Tuttomercatoweb, all three English clubs are hoping to bring Schelotto to the Premier League before the window closes – but it is Brighton whose interest is most advanced.
The Argentina-born full-back is an Italy international currently plying his trade at Sporting Lisbon, where he made 23 league appearances last season.
He remains under contract until 2019 but it has been reported that he is open to a move to England this summer, although Sampdoria are hopeful of luring him to Italy.