Barnet have turned down a £150,000 offer for striker Tresor Kandol.
Brighton were the interested club but have decided not to increase their offer. Their chairman, Dick Knight said they had watched Kandol several times.
"He's 6ft 1ins, quick and strong, and we offered what we think is the player's value, but Barnet rejected the bid," said Knight.
"We are now pursuing other options ahead of the transfer deadline."
Kandol played for Barnet in their 3-0 win over Hereford United two weeks ago.
The price tag of over £150,000 for Kandol suggests there is a shortage of strikers in the League at present.