Hughton is hoping they can have a deal for the 19-year-old agreed by the end of the week.
“It’s been documented that we are very interested in signing the lad,” said Hughton.
“Most people are also aware of the circumstances with Crystal Palace and the situation they are in, and we hope to make progress on that over the next couple of days.
“It’s one we have a very, very keen interest in.”
“He is a player who has an ability to score goals,” he added. “There is a power and pace, but it is his potential.
“Around what we are trying to do here this season, which is the most important thing, there also has to be an eye on the future, and he is certainly a player of wonderful potential.”
