Nice coach Francesco Farioli is interesting Brighton.
Farioli is set to leave Nice this summer, with Ajax in contact.
However, after yesterday's announcement of their split with Roberto de Zerbi, Brighton are also keen.
English journalist Sam Cohen is reporting: "EXCLUSIVE: Brighton are looking to hijack the Farioli deal, sources confirm to me this afternoon.
"McKenna an option but RDZ has personally advised Brighton to hire Farioli, which was appreciated."