Brighton defender Ben White won't rule out signing permanently with Leeds United.

Brighton see White as a key part of their plans and he appears a decent bet to be playing Premier League football next season, regardless of whether Leeds end their 16-year exile from the top flight.

"Who knows?" was White's diplomatic reply when asked about the prospect of a permanent switch to Elland Road.

He was more forthcoming about the prospect of helping win promotion.

"It would mean the world," he said. "I don't think there would be a better team to do it with."