MANCHESTER UNITED are interested in signing Brighton defender Ben White, according to reports.
The Seagulls defender has impressed this season since returning from a loan spell at Leeds United.
Ben White is a man in demand Credit: PA:Press Association
White, 23, has quickly become a regular for Graham Potter’s side this term.
But Brighton may face a tough battle to keep their homegrown talent.
According to the MEN, White is on a three-man defensive shortlist for the Red Devils, alongside RB Leipzig stopper Dayot Upamecano and Real Madrid star Raphael Varane.
Getting White won’t be easy, however.
Brighton dug their heels in last summer, when Leeds tried to bring him back to Elland Road.
Marcelo Bielsa’s side had £18.5m, £22m and £25m bids all turned down for the blossoming star.
Should Brighton’s stance soften, the Whites are expected to once again be near the front of the queue.
White, who is renowned for his ability to play out from the back, has also been linked with a move to Liverpool – with Jurgen Klopp’s side desperate for defensive reinforcements following a spate of injuries.
White, 23, shone at Leeds last seasonCredit: Getty Images – Getty
And Sky Sports claim that Chelsea and Spurs are also in the mix.
White has started all 11 of Brighton’s Premier League matches this season, including four outings as a defensive midfielder.
He penned a new deal as recently as September, tying him down at the Amex until 2024 and putting the Seagulls in a strong bargaining position, as they hope to keep him until at least the end of the season.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
