EPL club Brighton continue spending spree

Premier League newcomers Brighton and Hove Albion are poised to break their transfer record for the third time since June after announcing they have agreed a fee for winger Jose Izquierdo from Belgian side Club Brugge.

Media reports indicated that Brighton would pay Brugge an initial 13.5 million pounds ($A22 million) for 25-year-old Izquierdo.

Brighton said on Thursday that the deal for the Colombia international would be a record for the club, but did not give the exact amount.

It said Izquierdo has also agreed personal terms with the club, although the deal is subject to a medical and him getting international clearances and a work permit.

The club broke their transfer record in June when they signed Australian goalkeeper Mathew Ryan for a reported 5.2 million pounds from $A8.58 million Valencia.

And on Monday, the club announced the signing of Dutch international Davy Propper from PSV Eindhoven for a fee reported by British media to be between 6 million ($A9.9 million) and 10 million pounds ($A16.5 million).

Brighton kick off their Premier League campaign at home against Manchester City on Saturday.