Albion under-21s defender Antef Tsoungui is going out on loan.

He has joined Belgian second division side Lommel for the rest of the season.

Tsoungui, 20, was born in Belgium but brought up in Crawley.

Lommel are managed by former Arsenal centre-back and assistant manager Steve Bould.

Albion under-21s head coach Shannon Ruth said: “Antef has progressed through the youth ranks here, but this represents a really good opportunity for him to take the next step in his development that we feel he is ready for.

“We want this to be a move that gives him a real experience of what it’s like to perform week in, week out at senior level. We will keep close tabs on his progress.”