Sky Sports are reporting Ben White is “close” to agreeing a new deal at Brighton.
The 22-year-old centre-back is now back at the Amex after spending last season on loan at Leeds United.
United made three attempts to sign him this summer - but had £18.5million, £22million and £25million bids rejected for the Poole-born youngster.
His agent teased Albion fans with a “watch this space” statement on Sky Sports News last week, and it now appears that White is close to agreeing fresh terms in Sussex.