Hoffenheim midfielder Christoph Baumgartner is a target for Brighton.
The Sun says the Seagulls see Baumgartner as a replacement for Moises Caicedo.
Ecuador midfielder Caicedo is expected to leave Brighton this summer.
Brighton have had scouts watch Austria international Baumgartner on several occasions this season.
The 23 year-old is set to be on the move this summer with major Bundesliga interest also arriving.