Gunners prospect features for Seagulls [The Argus]

[h=3]Gunners prospect features for Seagulls[/h] 10:27pm Monday 7th October 2013 in Albion
An Albion under-21 side featuring 17-year-old Arsenal defender Tom Dallison surrendered a two-goal lead as they had to settle for a 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park tonight.
Shamir Goodwin gave the Seagulls the lead after 26 minutes, tapping in a rebound when George Barker’s shot came back off the bar.
Barker was the provider again the the 36th minute, breaking down the left to cross for Emil Asmundsson to convert.
Palace rallied in the second half as Nabil Guerdioura scored twice in eight minutes and the hosts almost grabbed a winner in injury time when Kyle De Silva hit an upright.
Albion: Smith, Rea, Dallison (Collar 57), El-Abd, Chicksen, Goodwin (Deen 63), Richards, Ince, Barker, Asmundsson, Dickenson. Subs not used: Walton, Barclay, Harris.



Original article

Sky Sports understands that Brighton & Hove Albion are leading the chase for Arsenal defender Tom Dallison.

The imposing 17-year-old centre-half was snapped up by Arsenal from West Ham United last summer - but he looks set to move on before his current deal expires at the end of the season.

Dallison is keen to push on play first-team football as soon as possible, and a host of clubs are battling for his signature.

Arsenal have allowed him to train with Brighton this week, and they are keen on securing a deal.

However, the likes of Aston Villa, Crystal Palace, Reading, Watford, Wolves and Sheffield United are all reported to have an expressed an interest in talking to Dallison before he commits his future anywhere.

Dallison's agent Alex Levack of SideKick management told Sky Sports: "Tom is training with Brighton, that is all we can confirm at this stage - we can't comment on his future."