Report: Brighton & Hove Albion to seal club-record deal for Jose Izquierdo

General Views Of Amex Stadium, home To Brighton & Hove Albion at Amex Stadium on April 22, 2013
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Brighton are close to completing a club-record deal to sign Colombian winger Jose Izquierdo from Belgian giants Club Brugge, according to reports.

Brighton & Hove Albion have edged closer to completing a club-record deal for Colombian winger Jose Izquierdo, according to reports.

The 25-year-old helped Club Brugge finish runners-up in the Belgian Pro League last season with 14 goals in 28 games.

Izquierdo's impressive form earned him his first call-up to the national team for the June friendlies against Spain and Cameroon, scoring in the latter game.

According to Sky Sports News, Brighton representatives met with Izquierdo last night in a restaurant in Belgium to finalise the deal, which is believed to be worth an initial £13.5m, potentially rising to £16m.

The report adds that the deal is subject to the player passing a medical, which has been scheduled for Thursday, and a work permit being granted.

Brighton broke their club record earlier this week when they signed Dutch midfielder Davy Propper from PSV Eindhoven.

General view of the Amex Stadium prior to the npower Championship Play Off Semi Final Second Leg between Brighton & Hove Albion and Crystal Palace at Amex Stadium on May 13, 2013
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