ALBION midfielder Taylor Richards is reportedly closing in on a loan switch to Championship side Birmingham City.

The 21-year-old made his Premier League debut for Albion earlier this season and has become a regular fixture on the bench for Graham Potter's side.

According to Alex Crook from Talksport, Richards is set to sign for the Blues on loan.

On Twitter, he said: "Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Taylor Richards is joining Birmingham City on loan."

Richards signed a new three year deal with Albion in August 2021 after impressing since his arrival from Manchester City's youth academy in 2019.

At the time of his new contract, Albion manager Graham Potter said: "Taylor has impressed during pre-season, and he was deservedly part of the first-team squad at Burnley last weekend.

"He had a very productive loan spell at Doncaster last season, and this new contract is a reward for his hard work and progress he's made since he arrived."