Duo target Brighton’s James Tilley on loan

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HITC Sport understands several League One and League Two clubs are keen on Brighton attacker James Tilley.

Brighton & Hove Albion winger James Tilley is a loan target for a number of League One and League Two clubs this summer after impressing at Cork City, HITC Sport understands from sources close to the club.

Tilley joined League of Ireland side Cork City on loan during the January transfer window and he has impressed at the club.

The midfielder has made over 20 appearances for Cork, scoring three goals and providing three assists and he was rewarded for his impressive form by winning Player of the Month for April.

The 20-year-old is due to return to Brighton at the end of June and a number of clubs have already made enquiries regarding his availability on loan for next season.

League One side Wycombe Wanderers and League Two outfit Colchester United have both expressed an interest in Tilley as they look to bolster their attacking options ahead of next season.

Tilley is highly-regarded at Brighton after making his first-team debut as a 16-year-old against Middlesbrough in the Championship in May 2015.

The skilful attacker has made three first-team appearances for the Seagulls and he scored the winning goal against Barnet in the Carabao Cup in 2017.

Tilley is likely to find himself down the pecking order in Brighton’s first-team plans next season and they might view another loan move as being the next stage in his development.