Albion boss Chris Hughton has urged new boy Jack Harper to challenge for a first team place.

But his first mission is to regain full fitness.

The 19-year-old has signed a two-year deal after coming through junior ranks at Real Madrid.

He is currently recovering from a knee injury and is at least eight weeks from returning to action.

Hughton said: “Even at the age of 19, Jack is a well known name and, having spent the past six years at Real Madrid, there is no doubting his pedigree.

"He has a lot of potential, is a skilful type, with a good eye for goal, and can operate as a striker or playing just off of a striker. We hope we can give him the platform to realise his undoubted potential.

"He has had an excellent grounding, having come through the youth system at Real Madrid, and also has international experience at youth level, having featured for Scotland's under-17 and under-19 sides."

Hughton added: "Jack's next step is to move up to senior football, but his first priority is to complete his rehabilitation and work to get his match fitness, then challenge to breakthrough into our first-team squad."