In his final game for Leeds United, superstar loanee Ben White opened the scoring with a humdinger of a volley into the top right corner.

It was a goal that rounded off a perfect breakthrough season for White and was worthy enough to earn 81% of the votes. 

As if his performances hadn't made Leeds fans desperate for the young centre half to move to Elland Road permanently, his 20-yard volley into the top corner kicked off a night of trophy lifting celebrations.

Why Leeds want him back

When fan favourite Pontus Jansson was shifted on to Brentford on Marcelo Bielsa's orders, finding another partner for Liam Cooper was never going to be easy.

As it was announced that Leeds would be taking a young centre back on loan from ​​​​​​​Brighton and Hove Albion, questions were being asked whether or not the then 21-year-old would be the answer to the first team vacancy.

Murmurings continued when White began in the under 23s upon arrival. However, as soon as the full season kicked off, it became evident that ​​​​​​​Bielsa had once again unearthed a gem.

Despite his previous two loan spells being at ​​​​​​​Peterborough United and Newport County​​​​​​​, White became a vital cog in a defence that earned the most clean sheets in Europe's top five leagues.

In the past couple of seasons, it has become clear that there are no sacred cows in Bielsa's set up. With that being said, White stepped up to the EFL Championship and proved himself to be one of, if not the best centre halves in the league.

It wasn't just his defensive acumen that won over the flocking 35,000 at Elland Road. His stark contrast to Jansson's unorthodox - and at times unreliable - decision making on the ball made him a refreshing pleasure to watch for Leeds fans.

No more sharp intakes of breath whenever a defender is seen advancing up the field with the ball at his feet. Instead, a sigh of relief, safe in the knowledge that White will capably dispatch a pass to the feet of Jack Harrison and avert any possibility of danger.

Is Leeds a realistic move?

Brighton boss Graham Potter has made it clear that he wants to have White as part of his plans. In press conference last month, Potter said "He's our player, he's got a long contract with us" before adding, "we're looking forward to working with him."

It is clear that Brighton are aware of his potential and want to keep hold of him. Contrastingly, Brighton's transfer business has directly contradicted this.

In a team that are already overwhelmed by centre half options, the Seagulls have obtained the signatures of highly rated centre-back Joël Veltman from Ajax, and Lars Dendoncker - the younger brother of Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Leander Dendoncker.

The likelihood isn't favourable of White forcing his way into an established defence that already contains Lewis DunkShane Duffy, and Dan Burn - all of which have had a superb season and played a key part in Albion retaining their Premier League status - especially when the new additions are taken into account also.

No doubt that White will be on the radar for many clubs in the top flight, however, Leeds will hope that the relationships the youngster has formed in the past season will encourage him to return to Elland Road and become the "top player" Graham Potter believes he can be.