Ben White’s future still looks like it will be away from Leeds United next season, with Graham Potter reiterating that the centre-back has a contract with Brighton and Hove Albion.

Leeds have benefitted from White’s class over the course of the 2019/20 season and he’s featured in every minute of their title-winning campaign in the Championship.

Of course, there’s increased hope on the terrace that the 22-year-old will be kicking around as Leeds embark on the Premier League, but Potter is sticking to his guns and reiterating White is Brighton’s player.

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As per Andy Naylor at The Athletic, Potter believes the centre-back is ready for the Premier League and is insisting that he’s a Brighton player with a decent contract behind him.

Ahead of White’s loan move to Leeds last summer, he put pen-to-paper on a new contract at the Amex, agreeing terms with the Seagulls until the summer of 2022.

Since then, his performances and reputation have gone up a notch, with White even scoring his first goal for the Whites last night with a thunderous volley against Charlton Athletic.

Goals from Stuart Dallas, Tyler Roberts and Jamie Shackleton wrapped up a classy win for Leeds, who relegated Charlton before celebrating their title win.

The Verdict

It’s quite clear that Brighton as desperate for White to stick around next season. Potter is a big fan and clearly plans to build his team around the young defender.

Undoubtedly, he’s ready for the Premier League and at either Brighton or Leeds he will be a success.

Unfortunately for Leeds, all the cards are with Brighton here.

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