Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa is searching for a replacement for Ben White, with the centre-back expected to return to Brighton and Hove Albion at the end of the season. Ayala has spent six years on Teeside, but is set to leave at the end of this season. JUST IN: Leeds duo Phillips and White backed for England success next seasonLeeds news: Marcelo Bielsa plots Ben White transfer replacement for Middlesbrough's Daniel AyalaIf Bielsa were to snatch Ayala from Boro, it would save the Whites a significant amount of money in the transfer market that could be used elsewhere. DON'T MISSWhat Marcelo Bielsa thinks about Leeds signing Zlatan Ibrahimovic [GOSSIP]Leeds Utd chief heaps praise on squad after coronavirus gesture [QUOTES]Leeds hero Danny Mills sends Marcelo Bielsa transfer warning [QUOTES]"Of course I would like to stay," he said earlier this season. But White is set to return to his parent club during the summer.

Source: Express March 30, 2020 04:52 UTC