Brighton hit roadblock in bid to sign Paraguay sensation

Albion looked set to complete a £6m deal for the 18-year-old midfielder from Paraguayan Primera División outfit Club Libertad.

But, according to Paraguayan newspaper ABC, negotiations ground to a halt as the two parties could not agree personal terms.

The newspaper reported that the young gun owns 20 per cent of his own registration rights, which isn't uncommon in South America.

The Seagulls had to reach a deal with the player for his registration rights, as well as Club Libertad.

Enciso wanted to receive his fee in Paraguay, due to different tax rates, whereas Albion wanted to give the teenager his fee in England.

The Seagulls and Enciso's representatives couldn't agree on personal terms and the move broke down.

Here's how Brighton fans reacted to the news on social media:

@BhaCallum: "You just know that Enciso will end up at a big club in the next few years now"

@MikeKing14_: "Enciso just want meant to be by the looks of it, one of those things but South American players in their native countries are notoriously difficult to sign (if they weren’t Moises Caicedo would be a Manchester United player). Just get Undav done and it’s a good window"

@tonymgc: "Oh well. Can’t get upset about a transfer that never happened"

@seagulllass: "Must be a good reason - time to trust the club."

@stephenwhewitt: "Why do people get upset about not signing a player they’ve presumably never seen a kick ball?"

@Jackalbion96: "Sounds like a poor man’s Dom Solanke"