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Ben White has undoubtedly been one of Leeds’ best players this season.
He may have only been playing Championship football for a few months, but he’s already drawn comparisons to John Stones while also being named as the fans’ Player of the Season up until this point.
Understandably, his good performances have drawn interest from some of the biggest teams in the country, and Phil Hay has stated that if one of those sides come in for White in January, Leeds are basically powerless.
What’s the story then?
Hay was hosting a Q&A session on The Athletic, and one fan asked if White would leave in January if a bid came in for him.
“This is a good question. It would depend. If someone (say Liverpool for example) went big and White wanted the move, Leeds would have very little choice but to let it happen. But I think the real action with White is likely to start next summer. If Leeds go up, they can get involved in the bidding too.” Hay said.
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Worrying
Leeds will have thought they were out of the woods when reports emerged that there was ‘no chance at all’ that Brighton would be recalling the defender in January, but now it seems as if there is another way of White leaving Elland Road.
The end of Hay’s update is slightly reassuring, but that’s seemingly just his speculation.
With Manchester United and Liverpool both reportedly interested in the youngster the Yorkshire club could be in trouble in January.
Losing White halfway through the campaign is certainly enough to derail Leeds’ promotion push. He’s one of the best players at the club, winning 3.3 aerial duels per game and making 2.6 interceptions on average too.
Everyone attached to the club must be praying that he stays beyond the transfer window.
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