A transfer fee was agreed between Brighton & Villa and personal terms were agreed near the start of the transfer window. However the demands of the players agent was said to have stopped the deal. Brighton refused to budge on the agents demands.
The player is expected to sign today for the Albion on a two and a half year deal. The transfer fee is thought to be £20,000 initially plus a further payment of £15,000 should the Albion stay in the Championship for next Season.