Brighton keeper Bart Verbruggen is a shock goal for Real Madrid.
But he should start on their couch.
The Dutch 22-year-old is seduced by the Spanish giants while they are looking for a long-term successor to Thibaut Courtois.
They could sell the Ukrainian keeper Andriy Lunin, 26, who has been happy to have covered for Courtois for the past five years.
And Real are now ready to ask the big question and find out whether Verbruggen depicts the move.
The idea is that he would get the chance to become their first choice.
The seagulls are aware of the interest and hope for a decision in the summer transfer window.
If Verbruggen would leave, they should find a top replacement for him.
Brighton has been following Liverpool No. 2 Caoimhin Kelleher, 26, and Burnley's 22-year-old James Trafford for a while.
Verbruggen has settled after a long fight as the No1 of the Seagulls.
And that is why he can be reluctant to give up for the reserve track behind Courtois, 32, in Madrid.
However, all parties must make a call for a possible step for the Holland International to let the clubs do their business.
Real has also considered the Spanish keeper of Arsenal David Raya, 29, for the long -term role.
But that deal would be even more difficult to take off than Verbruggen.