TRANSFER UPDATE: Republic of Ireland and Brighton defender completes loan move to Fulham

Republic of Ireland defender Shane Duffy has completed a loan transfer to Fulham from Brighton.

The colossal centre-half, who appeared 18 times for the Seagulls in the Premier League last season, has signed a season-long loan deal with recently promoted Fulham in search for more first team football.

Duffy said: “I’m delighted. It’s a really exciting challenge for me and the Club, one I’m really looking forward to.”