David Stockdale has rejected the offer of a contract from Brighton, according to Sky sources

Goalkeeper David Stockdale has rejected a new contract offer from Brighton, according to Sky sources.

The 31-year-old's current three-year deal is about to expire and, as things stand, he is set to become a free agent.

At Brighton's Premier League-promotion celebrations last week, Stockdale told Sky Sports News HQ that he was hoping to stay and help the club remain in the top flight.

He said: "I am out of contract but, over the next days and weeks, a lot of things can happen.

"I want to stay and be part of Brighton's history. We've done it once by getting promoted to the Premier League. Hopefully I can help them stay there."

Stockdale signed for the Seagulls from Fulham in 2014 and has been instrumental in their promotion campaign this term.

Brighton were not willing to comment on Stockdale's contract talks when contacted by Sky Sports News HQ.