TalkSPORT has learned that Brighton is hopeful of naming Roberto De Zerbi their manager during the international break.
TalkSPORT understood that the Italian was also on Bournemouth’s radar for Premier League clubs.
The 43-year old made his name at Sassuolo through his thrilling football and stunning victories against Serie A giants over his three-year tenure.
He left the team from Emilia-Romagna in 2021 before taking over the reins at Champions League regulars Shakhtar Donetsk, but his stint in Ukraine was cut short by Russia’s invasion of the country.
With De Zerbi currently unemployed, he may prove to be an easier deal than Brighton’s other lead candidate Bo Svensson, with Mainz keen to keep the Dane in Germany.
Seagulls owner Tony Bloom wants to appoint Potter’s successor before Brighton’s next Premier League game at Liverpool on October 1.
Bloom’s side had started their league season with four wins and one draw out of six matches. But that stability was shaken when Potter was hired by Chelsea.
The Blues quickly moved to acquire the Englishman from AmEx stadium. Brighton planned on giving Adam Lallana, a midfielder, a role as player/manager while they search for a replacement.
But due to the postponement of their clash with Crystal Palace, Brighton won’t play again for two weeks, and could have a new face in the dugout by the time their next fixture rolls round.
The Premier League currently has Brighton as fourth.
