Dejan Lovren could be set to leave Anfield this summer, with a number of Premier League clubs said to be interested in the defender, according to Italian outlet La Lazio Siamo Noi (via Daily Express).
The 30-year-old’s current contract has until the end of next season to run, but some Liverpool fans are already discussing who they would like to see replace the former Southampton man, with many suggesting Jurgen Klopp should be looking at Leeds United’s Ben White, who is currently on-loan from Brighton and Hove Albion.
Would you like to see the Reds sign Ben White?
No
Yes
Dejan Lovren finally looks set to leave Liverpool this summer — who would you bring in to replace him?
They’d ideally have to be someone content enough with being a squad option but also of high enough quality to fill in if required.
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— Anfield Edition (@AnfieldEdition) March 19, 2020
Ben White. Young, English, ball playing CB, lots of potential. Can rotate with Gomez. Preferably a Van Dijk backup but none available
— DutchNumber4 (@DutchNumber4) March 19, 2020
Ben White realistically.. my dream is Konate from Leipzig
— ???? (@msuhail_17) March 19, 2020
Ben White
— Icaro Dias (@redmen_lfc_) March 19, 2020
Yes £60mil is excessive. I would like to see someone like Ben White come in, has had a good loan spell at Leeds and would potentially be happy to take a backseat at the club.
— Mike (@Ifcmikee) March 19, 2020
Ben White would make a lot of sense but would be keen to see Van Dan Berg step up, or sign a really experienced player there
— Ba?gbóyè Michael. A (@myke_bii) March 19, 2020
Ben White, Connor Coady, Diego Carlos or Upamecano
— Owen (@ftblowen) March 19, 2020
What do we think?
White has started in all of Leeds United’s Championship fixtures and is yet to miss a minute of league action for Marcelo Bielsa’s side this season (via Transfermarkt.co.uk). However, the 22-year-old’s long-term future remains unclear with the defender set to return to Brighton at the end of this current campaign. Former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson believes Klopp would be interested in bringing him to Anfield, in which case both Leeds and Brighton would likely face a struggle persuading the player that he would be better off with their respective clubs.