HITC Sport understands Brighton are eyeing Bournemouth midfielder.
Brighton & Hove Albion are lining up a move for Bournemouth midfielder Andrew Surman during this month’s transfer window, HITC Sport understands.
Brighton boss Chris Hughton is keen to some experience and guile to his side as he looks to steer them clear to safety in the Premier League and he sees Surman as a key addition to his plans.
Hughton is a confirmed admirer of cultured midfielder Surman having worked with him during his time in charge of Norwich City.
Surman has been a consistent presence in the Bournemouth side since joining the club from Norwich on a permanent basis in the summer of 2014 following a successful loan spell the previous season.
The 31-year-old has made over 180 appearances for Bournemouth and has been instrumental in helping establish the club as a Premier League club during the last three seasons.
Surman is one of Bournemouth’s unsung heroes having captained the side on several occasions when Simon Francis has been unavailable and he is a key member of Eddie Howe’s side.
The former Southampton man has chipped in with two goals this season, with one of them coming in Bournemouth’s win over Brighton in September.
Surman is in the final 18 months of his contract at the Vitality Stadium and Brighton are ready to test Bournemouth’s resolve to hang onto Surman with a £4million bid before the close of the transfer window.
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