The Chronicle have reported that Leeds United wanted to sign Joe White from Newcastle United last summer.
It has been reported that Leeds made a bid to Premier League rivals Newcastle for White last summer.
The Magpies decided to turn down the West Yorkshire club’s offer.
The report has claimed that Newcastle are now planning to hand White a new contract.
The Chronicle has claimed that White is an ‘exciting youngster’ who is out of contract soon.
Big future ahead
White is rated very highly at Newcastle.
The 19-year-old operates as a playmaker who, according to former Newcastle manager Steve Bruce, has “got a big future”.
The attacking midfielder “never looks rushed” and is effortlessly good, according to Bruce.
White was on the bench for Newcastle’s Premier League game against Manchester United.
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It was always unlikely that Newcastle were going to sell White last summer.
It will be interesting to see if the 19-year-old does sign a new deal.
Eddie Howe is now the new manager of Newcastle.
The former Bournemouth boss could well decide to make White an important player in his team.
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