Brighton's talented centre-half Matt Clarke is a target for West Brom.

The Sun says the Baggies want a strong defender and learned Clarke, 24, could be available after returning from a second loan season at Derby County.

The Seagulls signed Clarke from Portsmouth and may be open to parting with him permanently.

Sheffield United want Clarke too as they reshape their defensive options — star Jack O'Connell may be out for the season after new knee surgery.

Centre-half O'Connell went to America for an operation after missing most of the last campaign with ligament trouble.

He is predicted to be out for six to ten months.