New update emerges on Brighton transfer plan for £10m player - Millwall are pushing to sign him | OneFootball

Tommy Watson is set to leave Brighton on loan before the transfer window closes amid interest from Millwall.

Brighton have reportedly made their decision on Tommy Watson's immediate future amid loan interest in the former Sunderland winger from Championship clubs such as Millwall.

Watson proved his credentials in the second tier last season, scoring the winning goal in Sunderland's 2-1 play-off final win over Sheffield United last May despite having already agreed a £10 million summer switch to the Seagulls.

The 19-year-old has gone on to suffer from a lack of game-time at Brighton since arriving at the AMEX Stadium from the Black Cats last summer, featuring in just six Premier League games and making no top flight starts.

Watson scored three goals in the Championship last season and could make a significant impact at the business end of the current second-tier campaign - with a number of clubs said to be interested in taking him temporarily.

Tommy Watson set for Championship loan move as Millwall plot deal

Watson has been eyed by Millwall, Stoke City, Preston North End, and Bristol City, who are all contenders for the Championship play-off positions.

With a place in next season's Premier League on the line, the Lions, the Potters, the Lilywhites and the Robins are all battling to add more talent to their ranks.

And as reported by TalkSPORT's Alex Crook, Watson is set to leave Brighton on loan before Monday's transfer deadline.

Crook's post described Millwall as a 'live option' for the England Under-21 international, with Alan Nixon revealing earlier in the week that the Lions were making a move for the young attacker.

Tommy Watson addition would mark successful transfer window for Millwall

Millwall are enjoying a largely successful Championship season and even boast an outside chance of troubling clubs such as Middlesbrough and Ipswich Town in the race for an automatic promotion spot.

Because the Lions are going well in the second tier, boss Alex Neil has not felt the need to make a significant number of additions in the transfer market.

Consequently, the only signing Millwall have made so far is that of Sheffield Wednesday legend Barry Bannan, who left the Owls amid their tough time in administration.

The 36-year-old is a very shrewd addition for the Lions, as he brings rich experience and notable quality to his new club.

Contrastingly, Watson is in the early stages of his career and is a real livewire who can help fire Neil's men to the Premier League, having won promotion with Sunderland last season.

Adding the 19-year-old to his ranks would perfectly complement Neil's decision to sign Bannan.

Should he complete his move to London, Watson will be eager to make his Millwall debut in their clash with play-off rivals Wrexham on 7 February.

Beyond their clash with the Red Dragons, the Lions face relegation strugglers Sheffield Wednesday and Portsmouth next month, which will provide them with vital opportunities to strengthen their promotion push.

Millwall's visit to Wednesday on February will be an emotional occasion for Bannan, who made over 470 appearances for the Owls.

The Hillsborough club could also struggle to contain Watson, who demonstrated the danger he can pose to Championship outfits while plying his trade for Sunderland.