Ludogorets ace Jonathan Cafu is attracting major Premier League interest.
Sport Witness says West Ham enquired about the 25-year-old last month but were put off by his £10 million release fee.
And that has allowed Brighton to swoop in for the right-winger who shone against Arsenal in last season's Champions League.
Chris Hughton's side and the Hammers are not the only English sides to be considering making a move.
Stoke City, Leicester and Crystal Palace have all discussed a potential move with Cafu's Bulgarian side.