Newcastle United are keeping tabs on 22-year-old centre-back Ben White.
The Poole-born defender is currently on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion but is attracting interest from other top-flight rivals, including the Magpies and Liverpool.
White is currently under contract at Brighton until 2022 and is believed to be valued at £20million.
Speaking about interest in him earlier in the season, White said: "There is attention and praise and it’s really nice to see and hear it, but I know that I just have to keep focusing on making sure I’m the best I can be every time I step out on to the field.
"People keep saying how well I’m doing but I know I have to keep my head down and continue working hard for the team to make sure we get the results we need to achieve our aim at the end of the season."
Leeds radio pundit and former Elland Road star Noel Whelan has also had his say on White.
He said: "From what I’ve seen we were very lucky to get him in.
"Credit to the scouts.
"We were looking at him for two years before he signed.
"He is perfect for Premier League football. He ticks every single box for the modern centre-back.
"He’s destined for a top-four club, he’s that good."
