Kluivert was released by Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven at the end of last season and would be available on a free transfer.

Laws told the club’s official website, www.swfc.co.uk: “There is a possibility it could go ahead.

“I know the agent in question very well and, while we were in Holland, he mentioned Patrick was looking for another club. He has made contact with the player, who is quite interested – that’s the invitation to him.

“I’m not going to draw conclusions from the fact that he might be interested. We all know what a quality player he is but I would like to see him in training and a game to see what his hunger and desire is about.”