Sousa wanted by Dutch side Vitesse Arnhem
Paulo Sousa is among the names being considered to replace Gus Poyet as Brighton manager.
Poyet has been suspended by Brighton and is negotiating his departure from the club.
He has also been linked with the vacant post at Stoke City should talks with Mark Hughes falter.[On the radar: Former QPR, Swansea and Leicester manager Sousa]On the radar: Former QPR, Swansea and Leicester manager Sousa
Sousa, 42, is eager for a return to England after spells at QPR, Swansea and Leicester where he was replaced after just nine games. He is free after leaving Hungarian side Videoton in January and rejected the chance to join New York Red Bulls.
Sousa who won the European Cup as a player with Juventus and Borussia Dortmund is also wanted by Dutch side Vitesse Arnhem.
The Portuguese has developed a reputation for playing a total football style akin to his Swansea predecessor Roberto Martinez.