sport news LAFC star Jose Cifuentes tracked by English Premier League squad Brighton & ... trends now LAFC star Jose Cifuentes tracked by English Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion, as Seagulls look to strengthen its squad before end of transfer window Jose Cifuentes has been watched by several European teams this this summer Brighton 'eager' to add their fourth Ecuadorian international to the first team Cifuentes has scored seven goals and six assist in 24 appearances this season Brighton are also interested in frozen out Chelsea midfielder Billy Gilmour By Tyrell Feaster For Dailymail.Com Published: 23:28 BST, 19 August 2022 | Updated: 23:28 BST, 19 August 2022 Viewcomments LAFC might be the victims of the latest MLS to Europe departure in the near future. LA midfielder 23 year old Jose Cifuentes is currently being watched closely by Brighton & Hove Albion. Brighton are one of multiple European clubs that have been tracking Cifuentes and the Seagulls appear to be the most eager to make a bid for the Ecuadorian international. He has recorded seven goals & six assists in 24 MLS appearances this so far this season. Jose Cifuentes takes penalty kick in Leagues Cup Showcase against Club America Cifuentes controls the ball against Seattle Sounders during match in Los Angles ???? Brighton are eager to add a fourth Ecuadorian to their ranks — José Cifuentes, from Los Angeles FC. #BHAFC #LAFCThe 23-year-old midfielder has contributed 7 goals & 6 assists in 24 MLS appearances in 2022.@FabrizioRomano confirms Albion are monitoring his situation ???????????????? pic.twitter.com/04fTizbCGR — Charlie Haffenden (@JournoHaff) August 18, 2022 Through three seasons in LA he has recorded a total of 13 goals and 15 assist through 59 appearances. Cifuentes would become the fourth member of the Ecuadorian national team to wear a Brighton jersey if a transfer does come to fruition. His international teammates fellow midfielders Jeremy Sarmiento, Mosies Caicedo, and right back Pervis Estupinan who recently signed from Villarreal all call Brighton home already. Cifuentes runs through midfield with ball during match against Seattle Sounders FC Brighton finished ninth in the premier league last season, netting the clubs first finish above mid table since Graham Potter's squad were promoted from the English Championship following the 2016 season. The Seagulls had spent the previous four season fighting to avoid relegation and will certainly look to stay in the top half of the league again this season. Brighton have also shown interest in signing Chelsea midfielder and Scottish international Billy Gilmour after he appears to have been left out of the first team by manager Thomas Tuchel. Brighton have also shown interest in Chelsea midfielder Billy Gilmore after he was left out of the first team Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility