Brighton have slapped a £4 million price-tag on Sunderland target Will Buckley.
The Mirror says Sunderland boss Gus Poyet faces a chequebook war with relegation-battle rivals Crystal Palace - Brighton's arch-rivals - over the winger, who could make a move to the Premier League within 48 hours.
Buckley is keen on a move to the top flight, and although the Seagulls' valuation is slowing progress both teams are closing in on an agreement.
Brighton are lining up Middlesbrough's Mustapha Carayol as a replacement.
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