Brighton are not giving up on tempting Graham Potter from Swansea City.

They have identified Potter as the man they want to succeed Chris Hughton who they axed on Monday.

The Sun says Swans are digging their heels in over the 43-year-old, who only took over at the Liberty Stadium last summer.

The Welsh club held talks on Wednesday with the Englishman - who still has two years to go on his contract - and do not want him to leave.

Albion made the ruthless decision to sack Hughton late on Sunday night following their final-day hammering at home to Manchester City.