Duncan Castes has told the Transfer Window podcast that Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool target Ben White could be up for sale this summer.
White has impressed at Brighton & Hove Albion this term, which has led to both Tottenham and Liverpool being linked.
The Sunday Mirror reported in December that Liverpool were keen on White, while Football London suggested he was on Tottenham’s wishlist last month.
And it seems that if either club did table a bid of around £30 million, then Brighton could be open to selling him.
“Brighton are preparing their summer transfer strategy with the expectation that Bissouma will be sold,” he said.
“Interestingly I believe they are also preparing for the possibility that Ben White might be sold to another Premier League club because there is sufficient interest.
“They feel that a large bid, and it would be larger than £30 million, could come in and they would have to allow White to leave too.”
Liverpool’s need for another central defender has become obvious this season due to their injury problems.
Jurgen Klopp’s side have struggled throughout the campaign since Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip were all sidelined, and it seems likely that a new central defender will be right at the top of their wishlist in the summer.
Tottenham, meanwhile, have also had defensive issues.
Spurs have never really found a settled pairing in central defence all season, and that led to them letting a huge amount of leads slip under Jose Mourinho.
White’s main strengths lie in his ball playing abilities, but he has also proved a solid defender.
And if he did move to Liverpool or Spurs he could be a promising addition to their squad, as the 23-year-old looks to have an extremely bright future.
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