BRIGHTON are one of several clubs linked with a move for Portuguese striker Eder.
The 33-year-old is set to leave Lokomotiv Moscow on a free transfer in the summer, after four seasons in Russia.
Eder is reportedly being chased by Premier League BrightonCredit: AFP – Getty
According to Sports Express, via A Bola, the Seagulls have expressed their interest in landing the forward.
Eder has scored just one goal all season, in a Champions League clash with RB Salzburg.
Not usually known for his exploits in front of the net, the target man has nonetheless enjoyed a strong career with the likes of Braga and Lille.
A £5million switch to Swansea in 2015 saw him fail to score before being sent out on loan.
Shortly after leaving Liberty Stadium for good, he fired a fantastic long-range strike past Hugo Lloris to win the Euro 2016 final for Portugal, in a big upset against hosts France.
Brighton have averaged only one goal-per-game in the Premier League this season and face a fight to beat the drop.
Sunday’s short trip to Southampton could begin with Graham Potter’s side inside the relegation zone, something they are only avoiding by goal difference ahead of the weekend.
Speaking earlier this month, coach Potter stated his confidence that Brighton would increase their attacking returns.
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Fans may remember Eder as the matchwinner for Portugal at Euro 2016Credit: EPA
He said: “I see the guys every day. I see their quality. I know their quality.
“It’s up to me to help them. It’s up to me to create better chances.
“It’s the game to put the ball in the net, we know this.
“At this level with the opponent doing everything they can to keep the ball out, it’s incredibly difficult. We have to keep believing in each other.”
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