BRIGHTON boss Chris Hughton is making a record-breaking move for Leeds ace Chris Wood.

Hughton has belatedly been given a bumper jackpot to spend and he has his sights on Wood who tore up the Championship with 30 goals last season.

6 Prem new boys Brighton want Leeds and Championship top scorer Chris Wood Credit: PA:Empics Sport

6 Seagulls chief Chris Hughton has finally been given the chance to spend big to find a new frontman for their Premier League challenge Credit: Rex Features

Wood, 25, had a spell on loan at Brighton in 2010-11 and is seen as the perfect man to lead their line.

The Premier League new-boys would pay around £12million for him — but even that might not be enough.

The Seagulls may turn to Huddersfield contract rebel Nahki Wells, 27, if the Wood move fails.

But they are losing hope in the chase for defender Joe Gomez.

They want him on loan but he is fighting to stay at Liverpool.

6 Chris Wood would be a huge loss for Leeds if newly-promoted Brighton nab him Credit: Reuters

6 Huddersfield contract rebel Nahki Wells is also being monitored by Brighton Credit: Rex Features

6 Brighton are after a proven scorer following promotion and reliable Championship marksman Chris Wood fits the bill Credit: Getty - Contributor

6 Liverpool's English defender Joe Gomez is wanted by Brighton on loan but is thought to want to stay at Anfield to try to earn a regular place this term Credit: AFP or licensors

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