Brighton set to confirm new sporting director

Jason Ayto has agreed to become the new Brighton sporting director, replacing David Weir, who left the club on Friday.

The confirmation of former Arsenal executive Ayto's appointment will arrive in next few days.

Ayto left north London earlier this year following the appointment of Andrea Berta as the club's sporting director.

The ex-Gunners administrator had risen to the position of Arsenal's acting sporting director and played a key role in a number of the club's most high profile transfers in recent years.

But he will now take on a new position at the Amex Stadium following Weir's departure.