Albion are stepping up their bid to sign an experienced goalscorer to get them back out of League One.

Manager Mark McGhee has already had two meetings with chairman Dick Knight and chief scout Dean White since returning from holiday at the end of last week.

Top of the agenda is the type of 20-goal target man the relegated Seagulls lacked in the Championship last season.

McGhee said: "If we could only sign one player it would be a good enough centre forward. The rest we can make do with.

"If we can improve in other areas, midfield, at the back and squad depth, then fantastic but if we can sign the right centre forward then we would be a competitive team immediately.

"We are very determined and keen to do business as quickly as possible.

"However, that doesn't mean it is any easier than it has ever been to find the quality of player we need to challenge."

McGhee would love to have Neil Shipperley, one of his main targets last season, but he is still wanted by promoted Sheffield United as back up in the Premier League.

Other strikers under consideration include former loan signing Gifton Noel-Williams and Norwich's Peter Thorne, although wages could again be a stumbling block for Albion, particularly in trying to land players from a higher level with proven records.

McGhee has ruled out renewing his interest in Tom Brighton, the young forward he tried to buy from Clyde last season.