Leeds United urged to make landing Ben White number one priority this summer

Former Leeds United striker Jermaine Beckford says that signing Ben White should be the Whites number one priority this summer.

The Brighton loanee has been one of the standout performers under Marcelo Bielsa this term having featured in every single league game.

White entered the season having never kicked a ball in the Championship but has earned plaudits for his stunning form.

The 22-year-old has been linked with a move away from the Seagulls this summer and formed Leeds favourite Beckford believes the club should do all they can to be at the front of the queue.

"I think he’s been phenomenal this season for Leeds United," Beckford told Sky Sports.

"At the back, I wouldn’t say there’s been many - if any - better centre-halves than him.

"He controls the game really well, he reads it really well. He’s a physical player, he puts his foot through the ball when he needs to, but he also calms the play as well and he’ll pick out beautiful passes, as we saw in a few of those clips.

"He doesn’t mind doing a five-yard pass, or a 25-yard pass, he’s very comfortable with all of them. Make that number one priority."