Rob Hunt: Brighton defender signs new deal until 2018

Rob Hunt (left) featured three times for Brighton in the EFL Cup this season

Brighton & Hove Albion defender Rob Hunt has signed a new deal, which will keep him at the Amex Stadium until the summer of 2018.

The 21-year-old made his league debut for the Seagulls as a substitute in the 1-0 win over Burton in September.

Hunt came through the Championship club's youth academy and has made a total of four senior appearances.

"Ultimately, we will look for an opportunity to get him out on loan," Albion manager Chris Hughton said.