By Pete O'Rourke, Transfer Correspondent

9th Aug, 2023 | 1:38pm

Sources: Brighton reject James Furlong bid

Brighton have rejected a second bid from Polish side Legia Warsaw for defender James Furlong, sources have told Football Insider.

Legia are keen to sign the Irishman, 21, who is open to a move away from Brighton in search of regular first-team football.

Furlong is highly regarded at Brighton and signed a new deal at the Amex Stadium earlier this summer.

The left-back had a spell out on loan at Motherwell in the second half of last season – and a number of clubs in League One in England have also expressed an interest in signing him this summer.

Furlong made 16 appearances for Motherwell in his half-season spell at the club last term, notching three assists.

Before that, he was a regular for Brighton’s Under-21 side in Premier League 2 competition – and has racked up 75 total appearances for the Seagulls’ youth sides.

Furlong was also named on the bench for a home clash with Chelsea in the Premier League last term – and even made his debut with a five-minute cameo against Forest Green in the League Cup.

The 21-year-old, who is a Republic of Ireland Under-21 international, signed a contract running until 2025 last month.

Furlong will be hoping to become the latest young Brighton star to make the grade in the first team – but faces competition from the impressive Pervis Estupinian.

Evan Ferguson has established himself as one of the Premier League’s most exciting talents after coming over to the club from Ireland in similar circumstances to Furlong.

Brighton kick off their Premier League campaign against Luton Town on 12 August.

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