Aberdeen have confirmed the loan signing of Brighton U23s skipper Teddy Jenks.

The 19-year-old midfielder won his first team debut last September and will now get to test his mettle in the Scottish Premier League.

Albion's technical director Dan Ashworth said: "This is a great opportunity for Teddy to take the next step in his development.

"This is the opportunity he needs to play regular first-team football.

"The Scottish Premiership is probably the strongest it has been for years next season with big clubs like Hearts and Dundee promoted.

"Aberdeen are also in the new Europa Conference League and I'm sure Teddy will relish the challenge of playing regular first-team football.

"We wish him every success and of course we'll be monitoring his progress carefully during the season."