Albion transfer target Gifton Noel-Williams revealed today the Seagulls are one of his "main options".

But he also admits their relegation from the Championship could cost them his signature.

Manager Mark McGhee wants to bring the striker back to Withdean on a permanent basis following his spell on loan from Burnley at the end of last season.

Burnley have transfer-listed Noel-Williams since then and the former Watford and Stoke target man, just back from holiday in Grenada, is currently weighing up his options.

"I've been out of the country for a couple of weeks so I don't know what has been happening while I've been away," he said. "I'm waiting to speak to my agent.

"I enjoyed my time down at Brighton and I liked the people and the whole set-up. As for signing on a full-time basis I don't really know.

"That is one of my main options right now. If they were in the Championship still it wouldn't even be an issue.

"Career wise, you want to play at the highest level possible for as long as possible, so I don't really want to go into the lower leagues.

"I would prefer to stay in the Championship. Whether that will be a deciding factor I don't know."

Albion's cause has been helped by events at two other clubs interested in Noel-Williams.

He could have been reunited with his former Stoke manager Tony Pulis at Plymouth but Pulis is poised to return to the Potteries now that Bet 365 owner and ex-chairman Peter Coates has bought the club back from its Icelandic owners.

Swansea, who are keen on Noel-Williams as well, missed out on promotion to the Championship in last month's League One play-off final against Barnsley.

Meanwhile, Stoke have been lined up for a pre-season friendly at Withdean. Albion are also in talks with Greek giants Panathinaikos to provide the opposition for Kerry Mayo's testimonial.