Brentford have reportedly moved a step closer to securing the permanent signing of former loanee Alan Judge from Blackburn Rovers.

The 25-year-old played the majority of his football last season on loan with Brentford in League One, helping the Bees to automatic promotion.

The two clubs are now in advanced talks over a permanent deal for the Irishman, according to Sky Sports News.

Judge only joined Blackburn a year ago, but made just seven league starts for the Lancashire club before he was sent to Brentford.