Andrei Kanchelskis is close to making his mind up over Albion's offer of a three-month contract.
The 'will he, won't he' saga has been dragging on since the former Manchester United winger started training with the Seagulls a month ago.
Now Kanchelskis has revealed he is creeping nearer to at last giving Albion an answer.
The 34-year-old Ukrainian, who lives in East Grinstead, said: "I will make a final decision about my future either this week or next week.
"Al Hilal, my old club in Saudi Arabia, want me back and I am still discussing my future with my family.
"Money is not important to me now, it's important that I play football."
Kanchelskis has turned down a move to Switzerland, but there is other interest from abroad.
"Some clubs in America are interested but their season starts in December, so maybe I will stay for the three months here and then see what happens," he said.
"The chairman (Dick Knight) has said even if I don't sign for Brighton I can stay here to train, which is good for me. It is difficult training alone."
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