Brighton boss Graham Potter issues transfer update on 'really interesting' Swansea City striker target

The Swans have been linked with a move for the Brighton striker

Graham Potter has spoken about the future of Brighton striker Viktor Gyokeres amid rumours over a possible move to Swansea City.

The Seagulls forward has been linked with a move to the Liberty Stadium on a potential loan deal, as the Swans look to replace Rhian Brewster who has returned to parent club Liverpool.

Swansea have added forward Jamal Lowe to their ranks from Wigan Athletic, but Gyokeres is the latest name to be listed as a possible target for the south Wales club.

Former Swans boss Potter has addressed the future of the 22-year-old Sweden youth international, insisting that a decision has not been made over whether he will be loaned out for remain at the Amex Stadium

"He has been away for the last week so that has disrupted things a little bit but we have been impressed with him," Potter told Sussex Live.

"He is probably a different type of forward to what we have – big, strong, runs in behind, can finish as well.

"We want to take a real look at him and his qualities before we make any decisions on his next step. He is one we are really interested in."

Gyokeres is certainly a player on Swansea's radar at present, WalesOnline understands.

The Swans are keen to sign him on a season-long loan deal from Brighton in a move similar to the one they struck with Bournemouth for Sam Surridge last summer before his spell at the club was cut short in January.

Reports on the south coast of England suggest Swansea face a waiting game in their pursuit of the Swedish frontman - who spent the duration of last season on loan with German side St Pauli - given that he's impressed boss Potter in training.

And Potter perhaps corroborated those claims by hinting that the forward could be involved in the Seagulls' Carabao Cup clash with Portsmouth on Thursday.

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"It’s a possibility because he has done well when he has been with us and played," Potter added.

"And he has attributes that are really interesting."