'#FreeBenWhite': Leeds United fans have interesting theory as hashtag trends on Twitter

WEST BROMWICH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Ben White of Leeds United reacts to the fans following the Sky Bet Championship match between West Bromwich Albion and Leeds United at The Hawthorns on January 01, 2020 in West Bromwich, England. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)

Whites fans are reacting to the news that Leeds have seen two big-money bids for Ben White rejected by Brighton including an improved offer of £22m, according to Sky Sports.

Leeds’ efforts have reportedly proven unsuccessful with an initial £18.5m bid for their former Brighton loanee defender with an improved £22m bid also rejected.

Supporters are desperate for the 22-year-old centre back to return to Elland Road after a stunning season at the heart of Marcelo Bielsa’s Championship-winning defence.

Here’s what Leeds United fans are saying:

@ibbobfcryan: “Only Leeds fans could get something like #FreeBenWhite trending on twitter. Mad.”

@richardlang05: “Absolutely, the least they could do would be to #FreeBenWhite.”

@MacsDickinson: “Some people will say #LUFC fans get carried away on twitter. Others will say #FreeBenWhite”

@AaacccccCcc: “The biggest sign Ben White wants to come to Leeds is that Leeds are bidding. Bielsa only wants players that want to play for us. If White had said he was staying at Brighton we wouldn’t be bidding #LUFC #freebenwhite"

@Chris_CD2010: “Last offer of £22m rejected. Ben has turned down two improved contract offers. I guess we now wait for him to hand in a transfer request. That will change things. #LUFC #FreeBenWhite”

@davejohnsoniow: “Come home lad, Leeds have made you, Leeds will play you. Your name is White, you were meant to play for LUFC. Do the right thing and take the money Brighton. #FreeBenWhite.”