West Ham-linked Brighton star 'in talks' with Premier League rivals over potential £10m move

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JULY 27: Shane Duffy of Brighton and Hove Albion in action with Lukas Jutkiewicz of Birmingham City during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Birmingham and Brighton and Hove Albion at St Andrews (stadium) on July 27, 2019 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

West Brom are in talks with Brighton over a deal for West Ham-linked centre-back Shane Duffy – according to reports.

Newly-promoted West Brom and boss Slaven Bilic are keen to strengthen in defence ahead of the new Premier League campaign, with the Baggies said to be discussing a move for Duffy with the Seagulls.

According to Sky Sports, they are hopeful of completing a deal for the 28-year-old before the squad returns for pre-season training later this month.

Ex-Everton man Duffy – who has been linked with a reunion with David Moyes at West Ham – made 19 Premier League appearances for Brighton last season, but has slipped down the pecking order, with Lewis Dunk, Adam Webster, Joel Veltman and Ben White contending for places in Graham Potter’s starting XI.

The Seagulls are thought to value Duffy at somewhere around the £10 million mark.