Cardiff are confident of signing Albion winger Craig Noone – at the second time of asking.

Sources in South Wales expect a seven-figure deal to be tied up tomorrow after a medical was completed this afternoon.

As per club policy, Albion boss Gus Poyet declined to comment on the reports.

However The Argus understands Cardiff boss Malky Mackay has got his man - after upping his winter offer.

The Seagulls turned down a bid for Noone in January and agreed a new contract, taking the winger through until 2015.

Ironically Noone posed alongside his Seagulls club mates this morning for the traditional start-of-season squad photo.