Brighton strike deal for young defender
12 September 2015 - Championship - Brighton & Hove Albion v Hull CityA general view of the Amex stadiumPhoto: Charlotte Wilson
Brighton & Hive Albion have reportedly agreed a deal to sign Ilkeston defender Jordan Wheatley.
The 17-year-old centre-back joined the Northern Premier League club at the start of the 2014/15 season and helped the club capture titles at reserve and U-21 level.
This lead to a professional contract and promotion to the first-team, where since he has caught the eye of a number of professional clubs, with the high-flying Seagulls winning the race for his signature.