Brighton risk being crowded out in the race for Schalke midfielder Assan Ouédraogo.

The Seagulls tried for the teen over the summer and remain keen ahead of the January mrket.

Sky Sport Germany reports that Bayern Munich also have their eyes on Ouédraogo, 17.

The promising midfielder has managed to play nine games in the 2. Bundesliga this season.

The youngster has a buyout clause of 15-20 million euros and Bayern Munich are following him close amid the interest of Brighton.