Brighton have approached NAC Breda for young defender Jan Paul van Hecke.

The 20 year-old appeared on his way to AS Monaco this summer, though negotiations have now stalled.

Instead, reports Brabants Dagblad, Brighton have made a move for Van Hecke.

While they've just swooped for Ajax defender Joel Veltman, Brighton are now prepared to meet NAC's €2m asking price for Van Hecke.

Feyenoord are also keen, though not at NAC's valuation.