Brighton dealt transfer blow as Nigerian striker Rafiu Durosinmi wants a move to the Bundesliga following his superb start to the season in the Czech Republic
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Brighton goalkeeper Rafiu Durosinmi has set his sights on a move to the Bundesliga, with Eintracht Frankfurt leading the chase.
The Seagulls are tracking the 6ft 1in striker who has scored nine goals for Czech side Viktoria Plzen this season, including six in nine league games.
The Nigerian is technically adept and impresses with his performances, showcasing his skills, athleticism and a variety of finishes.
Brighton, always with an eye on future planning and aware of the clubs that continue to circle around Evan Ferguson despite his new contract, are among the clubs that have monitored the 20-year-old Durosinmi in recent months, while Plzen was willing to sell for around £8.5 million. .
Stuttgart also looked like they are expecting bids from Fulham for their striker Serhou Guirassy in January.
Brighton have kept an eye on Nigerian striker Rafiu Durosinmi after his good start to the season with Viktoria Plzen
However, the 20-year-old has apparently set his sights on a move to the Bundesliga, with both Eintracht Frankfurt and Stuttgart linked.
Clubs continue to circle Evan Ferguson despite the Republic of Ireland international recently signing a contract extension at the AMEX Stadium
However, Mail Sport understands that Durosinmi has set his sights on a move to Eintracht Frankfurt, believing that, as with French star Kolo Muani, they can provide him with the platform for the next step in his career.
Durosinmi, whose physique and style has drawn comparisons to former Arsenal strikers Kanu and Emmanuel Adebayor, only joined Plzen from second-string Czech Karvina last January.
He previously played for the Box2box academy in Nigeria and is yet to be capped by his country.