Brighton have asked about Germany international Mats Hummels. The free agent has seen talks with Bologna stall while West Ham have also expressed interest in the former Dortmund defender.
The 35-year-old centre back became a free agent after his contract at Borussia Dortmund expired at the end of last season.
Hummels was a rock in defence as the Bundesliga side reached the Champions League final, where they suffered a 2-0 defeat to Real Madrid.
Brighton have registered a interest in a move for the centre-back, who has spent his entire career playing in Germany.