Coventry's pursuit of Carl Rushworth has been pushed back by Brighton.
Reports now claim The Seagulls have set their stall out for a fee closer to £30 million.
The south coast side also want a 'potential' buy-back clause included in any deal with Rushworth.
According to talkSPORT chief football correspondent Alex Crook, Coventry have already seen two bids rejected before returning with a third offer worth £25 million, which would break the club's transfer record.
Writing in Tuesday's talkSPORT Transfer Notebook, Crook said: "Coventry remain hopeful of signing Brighton goalkeeper Carl Rushworth despite having two offers rejected.
"Sources have told talkSPORT Rushworth is keen to make the move after helping Frank Lampard's men end their Premier League exile last season.
"The Sky Blues' latest offer is thought to be a club record £25m, but the Seagulls are holding out for closer to £30m as well as a potential buyback option."
Rushworth started his career with Huddersfield Town before being released at 16; he subsequently joined the academy of FC Halifax Town, before being signed by Brighton & Hove Albion in 2019.
Carl then embarked on a carefully planned loan journey, beginning at Worthing before working his way up through the English Football League.
His standout spell came during the 2025/26 season at Coventry City, where he kept 17 clean sheets and helped Coventry secure promotion.
The 25-year-old won the EFL Championship Golden Glove award for that 2025/26 season.
Now, the newly promoted Premier League side wants him on a permanent deal.
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