BRIGHTON have saluted an adorable five-year-old Leeds fan for his £15.07 pocket-money ‘bid’ for Ben White.
Little Daniel Auton is so desperate to see his side turn the defender’s loan move permanent he wrote to Albion supremo Paul Barber to offer his own funds to help seal the deal.
Ben White is on loan at Leeds but Brighton are keen to keep hold of himCredit: PA:Press Association
Daniel came up with £15.07, having “counted all my pennies in my piggy bank”. The youngster’s handwritten note said: “I am writing this letter to you regarding a player of yours who is currently on loan with us.
“The player in question is my favourite player Ben White.
“If possible can we please, please, please buy Ben at the end of the season?
“I have counted all my pennies in my piggy bank and I have £15.07 if this helps.”
But Seagulls chief executive Barber was forced to turn down the offer due to how highly Albion rate their 22-year-old hot prospect.
Barber wrote: “It’s very good of you to offer all of your money to help your club and you clearly have a very good eye for exceptional young talent — perhaps scouting players could be your future job!
“We have given your kind offer serious consideration but I know our head coach, Graham Potter, and our technical director, Dan Ashworth, both consider Ben to be a very important part of our future plans so I’m afraid we are unable to sell Ben to Leeds.
“We thank you for taking the time to write to us, Daniel, and we wish you and your family and all at Leeds United all the best for when we can start to play and watch football again.
“We hope you and your family keep safe and well.”
White has become a fans’ favourite during his season-long loan spell.
He has played every second of Championship action this term for table-toppers Leeds.
White’s displays have even seen him linked with Liverpool and Arsenal.
But last month Albion boss Potter said: “I’m delighted he’s had a great experience with Leeds but he’s our player and I’m looking forward to working with him.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
