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Whilst Leeds United might have problems finding the back of the net, they do boast the best defence in the Championship, having only conceded seven goals so far this season. One player that they signed this summer has played an integral part in that according to one man.
What’s he said?
Speaking on the Inside Elland Road Podcast, former Leeds United defender Ben Parker spoke about how quickly and how well Brighton and Hove Albion loanee Ben White has settled in to the side at Elland Road:
“I think he’s first class. For him to actually step up and be an upgrade on Pontus speaks volumes for him personally. How he’s settled into the place and the building. He’s different class, he’s been superb.
“He’s never caught out of position. Kiko must love playing with him – he can just roll him the ball and he can bypass somebody or make a simple pass. Whatever he does, he does the right thing at the right moment.”
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Now comes the tricky part
Whilst Leeds’ finances might not be in the best of situations, which may have been the reason they went for a ‘buy now, pay later’ approach with the Helder Costa deal in the summer, there has to be some element of ‘spend money to make money’ with Leeds United’s approach to the January transfer window.
Given the amount of money that awaits them on the other side in the Premier League, the earlier they get him tied down, the less likely they are to be fleeced for him in the summer when Brighton know that they’ll be flush with money.
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If White is proving such an important part of the way Leeds have set up this season, then it must be one of their highest priorities to secure him down for as long as they can – something that could prove difficult given his potential.
If they get promoted this season, or if they fall short yet again, they cannot afford to let someone who has proved to be such an integral part of the team slip through their fingers.