BILLY GILMOUR has completed a permanent transfer to Premier League outfit Brighton, according to reports.

The Scotland international has constantly been linked with the Seagulls throughout the transfer window and it now appears that a deal has been completed with Chelsea.

Reports had suggested a loan deal would be completed, but transfer guru Fabrizio Romano now suggests that the transfer will be permanent.

Gilmour spent last season on loan at Norwich, but the move was an unsuccessful one. 

Rangers and Scotland hero Ally McCoist now reckons a move to the Amex Stadium will be a much better fit for the youngster.

He told talkSPORT: "That kind of move really appeals to me for the wee man.

"I know he didn't hit it off at Norwich and I know a lot of fans weren't too happy with that particular signing.

"I don't know if Gilmour was suited to going into a team that was struggling and fighting for survival and didn't have possession of the football.

"Brighton are doing fantastically well, good to watch and I just think that'd be a good move.

"That move excites me - I think it'd be a good move for Billy Gilmour."