Albion are set to retain James Wilson for the rest of the season - despite Manchester United losing Wayne Rooney.

United chief Louis van Gaal has no plans to recall striker Wilson from his spell at the Amex, with Rooney ruled out for six weeks by knee ligament damage.

Van Gaal said: "At this point I can call James Wilson back, but I have possibilities with Will Keane and Anthony Martial."

Wilson, ill over Christmas and ruled out of Albion's last two matches by a minor groin problem, is expected to be available for Saturday's game at Cardiff.

He has scored three goals in 11 appearances so far for the Seagulls.