Brighton & Hove Albion manager Chris Hughton has refuted claims that his side have agreed a deal for Celtic attacker Moussa Dembele.

With the January transfer window fast approaching, Dembele has strongly been linked with a big money move to Brighton but manager Chris Hughton has denied any claims that his side are set to make a swoop for the young attacker.

Hughton said: "I've heard reports. As manager of this football club, I'm quite sure I'd know. There's been no contact between the two clubs.

"I've heard reports. As manager of this football club, I'm quite sure I'd know. There's been no contact between the two clubs."