STEPHEN WARD says he is enjoying life by the seaside with Brighton and will consider the option of making his loan deal a permanent one, writes AIDAN FITZMAURICE.

Ward, 28, is on a season-long loan deal with Brighton from League One side Wolves, but he still has a full year left on his Wolves contract when this season is over and a move to Brighton could suit, though he will assess his options.

"We will have a chat about it later in the season," says Ward.

"Because I am only on loan and have a year left with Wolves, Brighton will want to wait and see how the season pans out, a lot could depend on what division Brighton are in next season as we still stand a chance of promotion to the Premier League.

"We will have discussions about it and see what the options are. I love it here at Brighton, it's a great place to be and a brilliant club.

"There's still a fair bit of the season left and this is a shop window for me as well, it could lead to a permanent move to Brighton or a move elsewhere, we will see how the season pans out."