James, who is currently on loan at Championship side Wigan Athletic, is highly rated as an England U20 star and was named in the division's official team of the season.
The 19-year-old is a top target for Brighton's new talent scout Dan Ashworth, according to the Sun.
Wigan manager Paul Cook has hailed James, saying: "I’m sure he will go on to have an outstanding football career, and we’re very lucky to have had him for this period to allow him to grow."
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