MANCHESTER UNITED and Newcastle are set to compete for Brighton attacker Leandro Trossard, according to reports.
The Belgian has attracted plenty of interest with his performances for Graham Potter's side last term.
He made 34 Premier League appearances, netting eight goals and laying on three assists.
According to Belgian outlet RTBF, Man United and Newcastle would like to sign Trossard this summer.
The attacking midfielder has just one year remaining on his Seagulls contract.
Speaking after his side's 4-0 demolition of Man United last month, in which he scored, Trossard kept his options open.
He told Het Belang van Limburg: "It was one big party after that 4-0. I went back to my home with family and friends for a quiet evening, but this was a wonderful feeling.
"We have nothing to gain or lose with Brighton this season but beating one of the biggest European clubs at home by this scoreline… that is indeed nice to tell my kids about later.
"The fans in and around the stadium were absolutely thrilled. That’s what you do it for.
"But then the national team is waiting again. There is not much vacation.
"Of course, the World Cup in Qatar beckons. I think I’ve proven that I belong. But I don’t have a crystal ball.
"That also applies to my future. I still have a contract with Brighton until the summer of 2023.
"Will the big six come knocking for me at Brighton? We will see.
"If I really feel ready for that step up, I’ll get into it, but I realise every day I’m not bad at Brighton."
Trossard joined the Seagulls from Genk in 2019.
He has gone on to play 104 times for Brighton, scoring 18 goals and laying on 11 assists.
In this time he has established himself as part of Roberto Martinez's national team, earning 16 caps and playing at Euro 2020.
Part of his consideration will be this winter's World Cup finals in Qatar, as he attempts to keep his place in Martinez's squad.
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