EXCLUSIVEBrighton sign England Women's U19 goalkeeper Hannah Poulter on a three-year deal after fending off competition from Tottenham, Everton and West Ham

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Brighton have signed England U19 goalkeeper Hannah Poulter on a three-year deal, Mail Sport can reveal. 

Poulter had been playing college football for the University of South Carolina but had set her sights on returning to England for the upcoming season.  

Mail Sport reported last month that Poulter had interest from a host of Women's Super League clubs, including Tottenham, West Ham and Everton, but the youngster has opted to pen a long-term deal with the Seagulls. 

It is understood Poulter signed her contract before flying out to Lithuania, where she will be part of England's U19 squad for this summer's European Championship. 

Brighton appointed former Australia international Dario Vidosic as their new manager on Wednesday and have already been busy in the transfer market. 

A host of Women’s Super League clubs are trying to sign England U19 Hannah Poulter

One club who finished in the top three last season are also keeping tabs on the youngster

England forward Fran Kirby signed a three-year deal with the club last week while Japanese international Kiko Seike, who will play in the Olympics this summer, has also joined.

Poulter, who is a product of Reading’s academy, will be hoping England can bring more tournament success this summer.

The young Lionesses will play the tournament hosts on July 14, Serbia on July 17 and France on July 20 as they bid to reach the knockout stages.