VfB Stuttgart are moving to sign outright Deniz Undav from Brighton.
The striker is on-loan at Stuttgart for the season with a permanent option included.
Kicker says after an impressive three months, Stuttgart have now approached Brighton about a permanent deal.
VfB aim to close an agreement with Brighton to the tune of 12m.
For his part, Undav has intimated a willingness to stay with Stuttgart long-term.