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Yasin Ayari scored in Brighton's 2-1 defeat at Fulham on Saturday Brighton are set to reject a £20m offer from Nottingham Forest for midfielder Yasin Ayari. Relegation-threatened Forest want to strengthen their squad before the transfer window closes on Monday and have made a bid for the Sweden international, but sources have told BBC Sport the offer will be turned down. Ayari signed for Brighton from AIK Stockholm in 2023 and has made 66 appearances for the Seagulls since his £3. 5m arrival, scoring six goals. Since arriving in England, the 22-year-old has also had loan spells at Blackburn and Coventry. Forest have already added a striker to their ranks during the winter window with Italy international Lorenzo Lucca joining on loan from Napoli. Wolves goalkeeper Jose Sa is also on Forest's radar after John Victor, who has been sharing duties with Matz Sels, was ruled out for the rest of the season with a knee injury. Latest Brighton news, analysis and fan views Ask about Brighton - what do you want to know? Palace want £50m Strand Larsen as Forest chase Mateta Brighton to reject £20m Forest bid for Ayari Sabalenka to face Rybakina in Melbourne final The fake shaman who scammed Hampstead's wealthiest What’s behind the rise in shoplifting? Gripping Irish crime drama set in a tight-knit community Is behavioural science steering your spending? Why have English teams dominated as Real & PSG face play-offs? Sabalenka cruises into final despite hindrance call. Video Sabalenka cruises into final despite hindrance call How an inspiring home video launched a main event fighter Football Daily. Audio Football Daily Bill Belichick: A Super Bowl god's fall from grace 'Barca move gave me confidence I could adapt' Video'Barca move gave me confidence I could adapt' England on course for fifth Champions League spot Bayern legend? How Kane is viewed in Germany as contract talks begin Why England legend Root is so effective in Asia Global brand in an EFL world - Wrexham's £48m cash injection explained What happens next after latest link between heading and brain disease? Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week? Why did Alcaraz, Sinner & Sabalenka have to remove fitness trackers? Six English clubs, one huge night - all to play for in Champions League Can unfancied Scots be Six Nations contenders? F1 testing begins - but why all the secrecy? Cal-fouri, a lesser-spotted law & Russell v the Shed - Prem talking points 'Another unbelievable result' - but what's different about Man Utd now? 'Intoxicating title fight impossible to call as Hearts refuse to buckle' Grudge match or homecoming - what next for Pimblett? Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.