Leeds United loanee Ben White is a man in demand after excelling under Marcelo Bielsa this season.
According to Sky Sports, Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham are all tracking the 22-year-old Brighton defender following his consistent displays at Eland Road.
The report claims all three sides have sent scouts to watch White in action, however, Liverpool aren’t expected to make a move for the highly-rated defender this month.
Could this be the perfect time for Everton to show an interest and make a move of their own?
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Carlo Ancelotti looks likely to be a busy man over the coming weeks and according to The Atheltic, met with director of football Marcel Brands on Monday to discuss possible targets.
Defensive reinforcements could be on the Italian’s wishlist, and if so, a swoop for White could be a shrewd move.
White has been one of the Championship’s standout performers this season and was recently named as the best young player in the second tier from a poll run by Sky Sports.
Statistically, he’s backed up that accolade. He hasn’t missed a Championship encounter for the Whites and boasts some impressive defensive numbers.
Whoscored.com show that White averages 1.8 tackles won per game, 2.6 interceptions every 90 minutes and 3.6 clearances a match.
On the ball, White has also excelled. Whoscored.com also provide passing data, which shows an average of 57 attempted passes per game with a respectable success rate of 84.8%.
He’s hardly put a foot wrong in Yorkshire and looks destined to play Premier League football over the next 12 months.
Ancelotti could probably do with another central defensive signing, and with White’s stock rising with every display, we feel as though the Toffees should join the race for the youngster as soon as possible.
