Liverpool FC’s potential January move for long-standing transfer target Ben White could be on the verge of hitting the roadblock, as Manchester United aim to fortify their defensive options in the upcoming winter transfer window by making a move for the Brighton defender.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side have struggled at the back since the turn of the new season, and with Harry Maguire’s worrying form as the main central defensive presence in the United lineup, White’s signing could be prioritised by the Old Trafford giants, according to reports from The Sun.
Latest odds do reveal that Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool FC are lagging second in the widely-contested race to sign the 22-year-old White, who has enjoyed a consistent start to the top-flight campaign for the Seagulls and could be on course to win his first international cap with England in the very near future.
Liverpool FC’s injury crisis this season does indicate that Klopp will be keen on adding new options to his squad in January, however, speculation persists that the Reds gaffer may choose to resort to his fringe options to accommodate for the long-term layoffs to Joe Gomez and Virgil van Dijk rather than rival United for signing White.
