Brighton are ready to make a £2million move for Fulham midfielder Kevin McDonald.
Seagulls boss Chris Hughton has the 28-year-old Scot watched for some time
And the deal would appeal to McDonald even though he has three years left on his Craven Cottage contract.
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Brighton’s promotion to Premier League would see McDonald return to the top flight after a spell at Burnley.
But Hughton faces a tug of war with Scottish giant Rangers who also want McDonald.
The player would also see that as a good move as he wants to force his way into the Scotland squad.
McDonald played 48 games for Fulham last season, scoring three goals.
He started both legs of the Championship play-off semi-final as the Cottagers lost 2-1 on aggregate against Reading.