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David Byrom

Ex-Leeds United star set for transfer tug of war between Manchester United and Chelsea

Former Leeds United defender Ben White has been linked with a trio of Premier League clubs.

The 23-year-old was in superb form on loan at Elland Road last season, helping the Whites to promotion back to the Premier League.

Leeds were keen to turn his loan move from Brighton into a permanent deal but saw bids of up to £25m knocked back as the Seagulls held firm on their reported asking price of £40m.

White eventually agreed a new contract on the south coast until 2024 and has made an impressive start to life in the Premier League.

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Sky Sports now report that Manchester United, Spurs and Chelsea are all keeping tabs on White's development ahead of potential moves for the player.

White has started every Premier League game for Brighton this season and, according to scouting platform Wyscout, he is the fourth-best centre-back in the league so far this season.

Just Chelsea pair Kurt Zouma and Thiago Silva and Arsenal defender Gabriel rank above White in performances this season and it has led to interest from other Premier League clubs.

Man United were said to be looking at new centre-backs in the summer but opted against making a signing due to the amount of depth they already have in that position.

Yet some inconsistent defensive performances from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side may well have put White back on their radar.

Spurs, meanwhile, are monitoring White after an injury to Toby Alderweireld, and Chelsea are keeping tabs due to the fact Thiago signed just a one-year deal in the summer.

Liverpool were credited with an interest in White alongside Leeds in the summer but, according to Sky, they have shot down talk that they will make a move for the centre-back.

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