HARRY MAGUIRE has asked Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to sign Brighton defender Ben White, according to reports.
The Manchester United skipper is rumoured to be a fan of the 23-year-old, who has been in impressive form.
Maguire, 28, is said to want a new defensive partnerCredit: PA:Press Association
The United skipper is believed to be a fan of White, 23Credit: PA:Press Association
According to The Transfer Window podcast, Maguire has told his manager he would like to play alongside an English-speaking centre back who understands the culture of Premier League football and will complement his game.
It is believed one of the players mentioned in this discussion was White, who has attracted many plaudits since joining Leeds United on loan last season.
The defender featured in all 46 Championship games for the West Yorkshire side as they won promotion to the Premier League, ending a 16-year exile.
Reports suggested that Leeds wanted to sign White on a permanent deal, but Brighton were unwilling to part company with the player.
Any lingering rumours were quashed when he signed a new four-year deal during last summer’s transfer window.
United have been linked with White since, with reports emerging in December.
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Brighton, though, are said to want £50million – which could put off any potential suitors.
But they may reduce their price in the summer if they are relegated.
Brighton are currently 17th in the Premier League and are one of the favourites for the drop.
They are expected to be without wing back Tariq Lamptey for the rest of the season.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
