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Leeds plotting £35m transfer spree for two defenders including Tottenham ace
Leeds will be looking to make some new signings in the summer transfer window.
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Leeds United are looking to sign Tottenham's Juan Foyth, as well as Brighton's Ben White, in a double deal which could see the Whites shell out £35million altogether, it's been claimed.
White spent the season on loan with Leeds, where he won the Championship and helped the club gain promotion back to the Premier League.
His parent club Brighton are said to be keen on keeping him at the Amex.
But White has also been linked with moves to Chelsea and Arsenal.
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Foyth, on the other hand, will likely leave Spurs, having failed to break into the first team under Jose Mourinho.
The Argentine, who would cost around £15million, is being courted by Leeds, according to The Sun.
White could cost Leeds around £20m, and their stance would be helped if the Englishman pushed for the move himself.
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White was pivotal in Leeds' promotion and recently penned a short letter to fans.
"Having had some time to reflect on what has been the most incredible season I wanted to take the time to thank everyone associated with Leeds United Football Club, including the incredible supporters.
"No matter what happens from here I will never forget the way you took me in and treated me as one of your own from day one.
"These memories and experiences will be with me forever."
Brighton boss Graham Potter, however, wants the 22-year-old to return to the south coast.
"He's our player, he's got a long contract with us. I have known Ben for a while, I have been aware of him, wanted to try and sign him when we were at Swansea," he said.
"I know about his qualities. He's a fantastic player.
"He's done brilliantly at Leeds and helped them get promotion - that's fantastic for them, fantastic for him.
"But he's our player and we're looking forward to working with him."