‘Toby replacement’: Some Spurs fans react to reported interest in ‘amazing’ Premier League centre-back

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A number of Tottenham Hotspur fans have welcomed the report claiming Spurs are eyeing talented young centre-back Ben White.

Sky Sports reported on Tuesday that Jose Mourinho is monitoring new centre-back options despite having snapped up Joe Rodon in October.

However, Tottenham aren’t the only ones allegedly keen on the 23-year-old, with Premier League rivals Manchester United and Chelsea also said to be interested.

White has impressed for Brighton this season following a sensational loan spell at Leeds last term, where he was a crucial member of their promotion-winning squad.

He played in all 46 Championship games last season as the Elland Road side finished top of the table and returned to the Premier League after 16 years out.

White went on to sign a new contract with the Seagulls in September, tying him to the club until the summer of 2024, and he has made 11 appearances for the club this term.

Former Spurs midfielder Jamie Redknapp was blown away by the defender’s first-half performance for Brighton in September’s 3-0 win over Newcastle.

“I have got to mention Ben White, there is a centre back there who is going to go right to the top,” he told Sky Sports, as reprinted in The Argus.

“He is so comfortable on the ball, you can see why Leeds wanted to keep him.

“That young man is destined for an amazing future, he’s comfortable on the ball, brilliant defensively and I love him.”

Here is what some Spurs fans on social media have made of the speculation: