Christian Walton has predicted big things for Ben White and says he will be a better player for Brighton due to his loan at Leeds United.
The centre-back enjoyed a stunning campaign on loan at Leeds United as he helped the Whites win the Championship.
Leeds are keen to turn White's loan deal into a permanent one but Brighton are currently unwilling to sell the 22-year-old, with Liverpool having also been credited with having interest in the centre-back.
Seagulls goalkeeper Walton spent time on loan in the Championship himself this season playing for Blackburn Rovers.
He played against White so knows the quality the defender has.
Walton says that White has developed a winning habit at Leeds and says he expects his teammate to challenge for a place in the Seagulls' first-team in 2020/21.
“Ben has definitely got a big future ahead of him," Walton said, speaking to Brighton's club website.
"I played against him twice this season.
"He’s been playing in an unbelievable team at Championship level with a manager who is renowned around the world.
“He’s been part of a team where winning has become a habit, playing in front of an unbelievable crowd at Elland Road which I’m sure does give you a boost.
"It must have been a great experience for him to go through that at his age.
"I think he will be ready to come back to Brighton, like myself, and challenge for a place in the team.”
