Albion are set to send Rohan Ince out on loan.

The defensive midfielder is likely to join Fulham for the rest of the season.

Albion want Ince to get more game time and broaden his education after awarding the 23-year-old a new contract in September until June 2018.

Ince made a first team breakthrough under Oscar Garcia two seasons ago, when the Seagulls sneaked into the play-offs.

The former Chelsea prospect, converted from a centre-half by Oscar, was used less by Sami Hyypia and Chris Hughton last season.

Ince has been limited to 12 appearances in Hughton’s Championship side this season and made his only start at home to Preston in October.

Dale Stephens and Beram Kayal have dominated the central midfield positions. Albion also have Andrew Crofts back from injury and have just re-signed Steve Sidwell on loan from Stoke.