Liverpool boss Klopp tipped to sign ‘fantastic’ Leeds star to partner Virgil van Dijk
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is interested in signing Leeds defender Ben White during the summer transfer window, who is on loan from Brighton and Hove Albion, as he would be an ideal partner for Virgil van Dijk, according to former Tottenham goalkeeper Paul Robinson.
Brighton 'will not let Ben White be sold' says pundit
Liverpool will be looking to sign Leeds United centre-back Ben White at the end of the season, claimed Paul Robinson. Dejan Lovren has been linked with a move away from Anfield, and White could be an ideal replacement for the defender.
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Arsenal have also been linked with a move for White, although Leeds are likely to try and sign the youngster on a permanent deal.
Bielsa has been told that he should sign White on a permanent transfer straight away - however much it costs.
Former Leeds striker Noel Whelan said: “Oh God, I’d love to get him signed on a permanent.
“He’d be my first signing if we do go up to the Premier League.
Liverpool news: Ben White is currently on loan at Leeds from Brighton (Image: GETTY Images)
“Such a real talent – he will end up playing for England at some point, there’s no doubt about that.
“He will cost a lot of money, but he would be worth it, that’s for sure.
“He’s got every kind of attribute you want from a centre-half in the modern game.
“The only problem is that there are a lot of other clubs who want him, and a lot of other clubs who could be playing in Europe, which could be a key decision for him.”
White has started all 37 Championship games for Leeds this season.
The only match he wasn’t named in Bielsa’s starting XI all season was a Carabao Cup clash against Stoke City, where he was used as a half-time substitute.
White started his career at Brighton, although he’s only made two appearances for the Seagulls’ senior side.
It’s not clear whether Brighton would be open to selling the player.
But, after his excellent start to his career, playing in all tiers of the football league, his transfer fee could be exceedingly large.