Brighton & Hove Albion have reportedly moved a step closer to completing a deal to sign Alireza Jahanbakhsh from NEC Nijmegen.
The Seagulls are looking to recover from a disappointing Championship campaign which saw Chris Hughton arrive to replace Sami Hyypia, and a busy summer is expected as they aim to become promotion contenders once again.
Jahanbakhsh, who represented Iran at last summer's World Cup, has emerged as a target in recent weeks and they are willing to pay a reported £1.5m for his services.
"We are still busy with negotiations. I have been in England to see the stadium and facilities. We have to think, we are still talking," Amir Hashemi, the 21-year-old winger's manager, is quoted as saying by The Argus.
"At the moment it's maybe 50-50. It's important Ali visits Brighton himself and talks to the manager. He is back from holiday tomorrow and that is the next logical plan."
Jahanbakhsh has also been linked with Celtic.
Callum Mulvihill
