Brighton face a battle to keep hold of young prospect Zack Sturge.

The Sun says the 17 year-old English left-back is being followed by Bayer Leverkusen and Wolfsburg.

Sturge recently rejected a new contract offered by the Seagulls and is said to see himself moving abroad.

The teen has broken into the U23 team this season and his progress is attracting interest from Germany.

Both Bayer and VfL are known for giving young players a central role, something is attractive to Sturge's camp.