Brighton transfer state of play UPDATE: 6ft 4in striker to sign and winger nears January exit after Middlesbrough verdict
All the latest transfer news for Brighton and Hove Albion from the January window
Brighton continue their push to sign Charlton striker Micah Mbick.
The 19-year-old is currently on loan at League Two club Colchester and has eight goals and two assists from 23 appearances in all competitions so far this term.
Brighton apparently started the bidding at around £2.5m but then returned with a second offer, reported to be £3.5m.
The centre forward is contracted with Charlton until 2028 and so far Albion's bids have fallen short of the south London club's valuation.
The 6ft 4in England under-20 international joined Charlton in 2016 and has progressed through the youth ranks.
Mbick was in Sussex last Boxing Day as he featured for his loan club Colchester in the 1-1 draw against Crawley Town at the Broadfield Stadium.
“He got booked and I don't remember him doing much else,” said Crawley Town reporter Mark Dunford.
Sarmiento close to Birmingham switch
Meanwhile, it seems Jeremy Sarmiento will be heading to the midlands and not the north east. The Ecuador international is currently on loan in Italy's Serie A with Cremonese but his season long deal is expected to be cut short.
Middlesbrough had been favourites to land the winger but they failed to reach an agreement with the player.
The 23-year-old now appears to be heading to Birmingham, with reports suggesting that a full-agreement has been reached. The deal is expected to be a permanent move.
Sarmiento has previously had loan spells in the second tier with West Brom, Ipswich and Burnley.
Sarmiento joined Brighton in 2021 and has made 21 first appearances. He is contracted with the Seagulls until 2027.
Ireland under-17 defender to join from Dundalk
Brighton are also set to bring in young Irish defender Vinnie Leonard from Dundalk for around £400,000.
The centre-back was part of Ireland’s under-17 World Cup squad last year. He also has the record of being Dundalk’s youngest debutant and then goalscorer last year at just 16 years, 10 months and 24 days.