Albion are set to beat Championship rivals to the signature of League of Ireland ace Richie Towell.

The Seagulls are expected to complete the capture of the prolific 24-year-old Dundalk midfielder in the next 48 hours.

Ex-Celtic prospect Towell, the Irish PFA player of the year, scored 25 League goals to help double winners Dundalk retain the title.

He will not be eligible to play for Albion until January 1.