Sky Sports commentator suggests Liverpool have been scouting Leeds United loanee Ben White all season

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Leeds United fans will undoubtedly want to see their star loanee Ben White signed permanently in the summer. 

The defender has been sensational since heading to Elland Road from Brighton on loan in the summer. 

Should Leeds get promoted, Leeds United fans will undoubtedly be hoping that the Whites can snap him up on a permanent move. 

But, according to Sky Sports commentator Gary Weaver on the EFL Podcast, Leeds might not be the only team trying to sign him this summer. Liverpool are also seemingly keen, as noted by the presence of Liverpool talent scout Andy O’Brien.

“I think Andy O’Brien, who is a Liverpool scout, has watched almost every single game of Ben White’s. Obviously, he’s at parent club Brighton. 

“The big teams are interested.”

Of course, O’Brien is also a former Leeds United player, which might sting even more for Leeds fans if White does end up being lured to Anfield in the next transfer window. 

Liverpool’s interest has been noted before. As reported by Sky Sports in January, Liverpool are one of a number of Premier League teams keeping tabs on the impressive centre-back. 

The Daily Mail have suggested White could be valued at £20 million by Brighton, so whoever does make a move for his services will have to pay quite the price.

Leeds United fans will just hope they have enough credit in the bank to beat Liverpool to the signing of their star central defender.