Brighton reportedly keen on Southampton's Kyle Walker-Peters

After four and a half years on the south coast, Walker-Peters is expected to depart the club upon the expiration of his current contract.

The two-time England international is tied down to a deal which expires at the end of this month, and is expected to draw plenty of top-flight interest.

Sky Sports report that Brighton are among the clubs interested in the former Spurs defender, noting they like him "a lot".

Walker-Peters has been offered new contracts by Saints this season, but the relegated Premier League club have fought an uphill battle to renew his terms.

Kyle Walker-Peters is out of contract this month. (Image: Stuart Martin)

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The 28 year old has made 202 appearances for the club since joining from Spurs, initially on loan, in January 2020.

He played more minutes than any other player in the league this season, but missed the last three games of the campaign, with illness given as the official reason.

However, interim boss Simon Rusk, whose own future is uncertain following the appointment of Will Still, suggested there was more behind his absence.

Walker-Peters was a key member of the team which won promotion back to the Premier League via the play-offs last season.