Ex-Sunderland ace Tommy Watson pictured in pre-season action amid Derby and West Ham link

Brighton have a decision to make on winger Tommy Watson this summer.

The former Sunderland man struggled to establish himself with the Seagulls last term and spent the second half of the season at Millwall.

Watson, 20, is back in pre-season action with Brighton and featured in Albion's behind closed doors friendly against Wycombe Wanderers at the Lancing training Ground last Saturday.

Albion enjoyed a 4-1 win against their League One opponents and later this week head to France for a pre-season training camp.

Watson was part of 11 changes at half time and played the second 45 minutes on the left flank against Wycombe.

Watson will likely head to France with Brighton but his future for the coming season remains uncertain.

Derby County are the latest team from the Championship to be linked with the Albion ace, with West Ham, Preston and West Brom also keen.

Leicester, who were relegated to League One last season, have also registered interest in Watson.

The winger signed for Brighton last summer from Sunderland for around £9m and has made 10 first team appearances for Fabian Hurzeler’s men with one goal and three assists.

Watson is contracted with Brighton until 2029.

Arsenal eye Stones

Meanwhile, England defender John Stones is on Arsenal’s radar should France defender William Saliba’s World Cup injury prove to be serious, reports The Sun.

Stones, 32, is a free agent after his 10-year spell at Manchester City came to an end last season.

Chelsea have stepped up their pursuit of France defender Maxence Lacroix by holding formal talks with the £55million-rated Crystal Palace centre-back, according to talkSPORT.

Hull have targeted Aston Villa’s Leon Bailey and are in talks with the 28-year-old Jamaica winger, reports The Athletic.

The Daily Mail says the Premier League new boys also want former Villa left-back Matt Targett, who is a free agent after leaving Newcastle.