As one of the most highly rated defenders in English football, Ben White has many admirers. The England international, who just missed out on the UEFA Euro 2020 squad, is rated as one of the best young defenders in the country after a wonderful season at Brighton and Hove Albion. Building on an excellent loan spell at Leeds United, White is now rated as one of the highest transfers of the summer to come.

As a club with a clear eye on the future, Leeds United do not sign many players in their primes. Indeed, the marquee spending on Rodrigo Moreno last year felt totally out of sync with the usual moves made by Marcelo Bielsa and Victor Orta. However, one thing is clear: Leeds are, regardless of the player, typically looking to buy young and with potential for development. So far, most summer links have revolved around exciting talent with pace and quality on and off the ball. A new name has recently risen in the ranks, though, and that is Nottingham Forest prospect Brennan Johnson.

With quite a strong Spanish flair to the Leeds United side, fans are never shocked when more Spaniards, or Spanish-speaking players, are suggested for a role at the club. However, despite returning to the ‘big time’ with the Premier League, some fans might be shocked at the size of player they are able to sign. Last summer, major signings like Diego Llorente and Rodrigo Moreno arrived, albeit to mixed results. Still, it was a clear example of how far Leeds have come under Victor Orta and co.