Several scouts were in attendance for the Premier League 2 encounter between Aston Villa and Brighton & Hove at Villa Park on Monday night, according to reports.

Birmingham Mail says Blackburn Rovers, Shrewsbury Town and Northampton Town all sent someone to watch the top talents on both teams, and there were at least nine other clubs interested in the fixture.

Nigerian winger David Ajiboye replaced Bjørdal in the 73rd minute for his fifth appearance in the Premier League 2 this season.

The 18-year-old, who has been likened to former Super Eagles star Finidi George, joined Brighton & Hove in 2015 after turning out for the youth team of Tottenham Hotspur.

He spent a portion of last season on loan at Isthmian League Premier Division club Worthing FC .

Born in England, David Ajiboye is eligible to represent the national teams of England, Nigeria and Jamaica.

Igho Kingsley