‘Free him up’: Leeds players comment on Instagram amid reports of Ben White bids

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Leeds United had two bids reportedly rejected for Ben White and the hashtag ‘free Ben White’ emerged on social media in the following hours – and now some Leeds players have commented similar on Instagram.

White, 22, was a mainstay under Marcelo Bielsa last season – playing all 49 matches in all competitions for the Yorkshire side. He helped Leeds keep 24 clean sheets, and has been touted as a future England international.

Now, Leeds are keen to keep White. Sky Sports claimed last week that Leeds had seen two bids for White rejected – an initial £18.5million offer and then a £22million bid. Reports of a £30million package are wide of the mark.

Ian Poveda – a January signing from Manchester City – was one of three Leeds players to go on holiday with White this summer and the pocket-sized winger posted an inside joke on Instagram with Kalvin Phillips.

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Poveda joined Phillips and Tyler Roberts in accompanying White on holiday, as supporters urged the Leeds trio to convince White over a permanent move to Elland Road. The problem seems to be agreeing a fee, though.

In the comments on Poveda’s Instagram, Roberts, Phillips and the winger himself urged Brighton to “free him up” and “free my brother” – in response to the previously trending hashtag about White.