The Italian is keen to reinforce his injury-hit squad as they prepare for the second half of the Premier League campaign, the FA Cup and the knockout stages of the Europa League.
The Seagulls have had to manage a number of injuries to key players with the likes of Adam Webster, Tariq Lamptey, Solly March, Pervis Estupinan, Danny Welbeck, Julio Enciso and Ansu Fati all missing significant amounts of game time this term.
De Zerbi is keen to add "three or four" this window and the Seagulls have inevitably been linked with a number of players already this month.
Here's how the Albion XI and bench could look if the latest transfer rumours are true...
1. Jason Steele - GK
Seems to have moved ahead of Verbruggen in recent weeks and looks to be De Zerbi's most trusted No 1 Photo: BEN STANSALL
2. Lewis Dunk - D
The skipper remains the foundation this team is built upon Photo: Julian Finney
3. Jan Paul Van Hecke - D
Brilliant this season so far and developed into one of the best and most reliable performers in the team Photo: Alex Pantling
4. Strahinja Pavlović - D
Red Bull Salzburg's Serbia international defender has been linked with Tottenham and Brighton. Roma and Juventus are also keen on the £25m rated 22-year-old. Photo: JOHN THYS