Brighton & Hove Albion are leading the pack to snap up attacking midfielder Mohammed Kudus from Ajax after reaching agreement with the Dutch giants.
The reported to being finalised is in the region of €40million (£34.5m; $44m), making it a club-record purchase — surpassing the price paid for Joao Pedro this summer, which was just under £30million.
Ghana international Kudus is close to agreeing personal terms with the Premier League club.