Brighton sign teenager Yoon

Brighton have signed 18-year-old winger Yoon Doyoung from South Korean club Daejeon Hana Citizen.Yoon, who has penned a five-year-deal, will join the Seagulls on 1 July, after completing the remainder of the season on loan at his current club.Technical Director David Weir said: "Yoon is widely regarded as one of the best young talents in Asia and we're very pleased he's chosen to become a Brighton player."We will be watching closely as he continues his development in the South Korean League through until the summer, and then look to find a suitable loan for him next season."

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