Brighton & Hove Albion have reportedly expressed an interest in signing Aston Villa striker Keinan Davis.

The 19-year-old has enjoyed a breakthrough season with the Championship side, scoring his third goal of the campaign in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Peterborough United in the FA Cup third round.

Davis has led the line well for Villa in the absence of other senior strikers and is believed to have caught the eye of several Premier League teams.

According to the Birmingham Mail, Brighton are keeping tabs on Davis, but Villa boss Steve Bruce is likely to dismiss any offer as he is reluctant to let any of his key players leave this month.

Davis penned a new contract at the second-tier club in November which runs until 2020.