Brighton and Hove Albion reject a big offer for Ben White from Leeds United (sort of)

Youngster Daniel Auton wrote to the Premier League club, who sent White to Elland Road on loan for the season, offering the contents of his piggy bank in exchange for the permanent signing of his favourite player.

Addressing Brighton's chief executive Paul Barber, Daniel wrote: "I am 5 years old and I am a Leeds Utd fan. I am writing this letter to you regarding a player of yours who is currently on loan with us. The player in question is my favourite player Ben White. If at all possible can we please, please, please buy Ben at the end of the season. I have counted all my pennies in my piggy bank and I have £15.07 if this helps."

The Seagulls chief has written back to the Whites supporter, thanking him for his generous offer but ultimately rejecting it.

Their letter read: "Thank you for your letter with your generous offer to help your favourite club Leeds United to buy our player Ben White. It's very good of you to offer all your money to help your club, and you clearly have a very good eye for exceptional young talent - perhaps scouting players could be your future job!

"We have given your kind offer the serious consideration it deserves but I know our head coach Graham Potter, and our technical director Dan Ashworth, both consider Ben to be a very important part of our future plans so I'm afraid we are unable to sell Ben to Leeds United at this time.

"We do however thank you once again for taking the time to write to us, Daniel, and we wish you and your family, and all at Leeds United, all the best for when we can start to play and watch football again. In the meantime, we hope that you and your family keep safe and well."

Twenty-two-year-old centre-half White has been a standout performer in the Championship this season, despite never having played higher than League One before his Leeds United debut.

It is not yet known if Daniel plans to submit an improved offer.