Brighton are closing on a deal for Chelsea wing-back Tino Livramento.

Goal says the 18-year-old is one of a number of Blues youngsters nearing permanent transfers away from the club.

Brighton are soon expected to complete a deal for the player who won Chelsea's Academy Player of the Season gong.

Livramento, who can play on the right side of defence or midfield, is said to have rejected offers of a new contract to stay at Stamford Bridge.

Ahead of his existing deal expiring in a year's time, Chelsea have failed to convince the England youth international that he will be given first-team opportunities.