Aston Villa midfielder Conor Hourihane is attracting Premier League interest.

The Express & Star says Brighton are interested in Hourihane.

The former Barnsley man has found a starting spot hard to nail down until late, with his hat-trick against Norwich likely to make him a mainstay for the foreseeable future.

Steve Bruce is unlikely to entertain any kind of offer for the midfielder - and wouldn't have let him leave even before his recent goalscoring exploits.