Manchester United are ‘seriously impressed’ and ready to launch a firm approach to sign Ben White this summer, according to one observer.

White has underlined his incredible ability by claiming a place in Gareth Southgate’s squad for the European Championships. Despite only making his senior debut last week, he impressed on his first full start. Now the Brighton star – also named his club’s Player of the Year – comes into England’s 26-man squad. That’s at the expense of the unlucky Liverpool man Trent Alexander-Arnold.

A number of top clubs have been watching White for some time. He caught the eye during his year on loan at Leeds and has gone from strength to strength.

According to reports, Manchester United lead that chase, as do Arsenal and Liverpool, who have also kept a watching brief.

There is also interest from further afield too, with Borussia Dortmund said to be keen. Jose Mourinho’s Roma and Mauricio Pochettino’s PSG are also reportedly keeping tabs on the player too.

Signing a new center-half is one of United’s main objectives this summer. The likes of Jules Kounde, Pau Torres, and Raphael Varane – all established names – have been tipped as targets.

However, Kevin Campbell reckons United will abandon their plans to sign any of those established players in favor of White.

Speaking to Football Insider, the former Arsenal star claims United would relish adding White’s talent to their defense.

“Look, he’s a ball-playing center-half who did really well at Leeds and who has shown he is more than capable of playing in the Premier League at Brighton will be of interest to Manchester United,” he said.

“His stock has risen a lot in the last two years. Now that he is in the England squad clubs like Man Utd will be thinking, ‘Wow. He can play at that level now.’

“He would only be a major asset to a club like Manchester United. You can see it happening.

“He is an international now who could be part of the rotation at United. I am sure United would like to have a player like him in their squad because he is also very versatile. He is a good player who is only going to get better.”