Albion have signed highly–rated MK Dons left-back Adam Chicksen on a three-year deal.

The pacey 21-year-old is joining Oscar Garcia’s squad on their pre-season trip to Spain.

Chicksen made 73 league appearances, including 48 starts, for his home town Dons but was out of contract this summer.

The Seagulls have been looking for an attack-minded left-back to replace Wayne Bridge.

They had Nicky Shorey – a rather more steady option – on trial recently but he was let go without securing a contract.