Aaron Connolly has revealed he is closing in on a comeback after injury.

The under-23s hotshot has been sidelined by a hamstring problem.

He is due to go on loan to Luton once he has proved his fitness with the young Seagulls.

Connolly tweeted: “Been a long couple of months but nearly there.”

It is unclear whether that means some part in the under-23s’ league game at home to Derby, being played at Crawley, tonight (7pm).

Albion are currently a sensational second place in their first season of Premier League 2 top-tier football with Derby right behind them.