That’s according to the Dominic King of the Daily Mail, who has delivered a detailed account of where the Reds’ transfer plans are at currently.
It is understood that Jurgen Klopp’s men are not one of the sides interested in signing Manchester City hitman Sergio Aguero this summer, but are instead prioritising a centre-back.
The champions have been ravaged by injuries at the heart of defence this term, and have fielded 21 partnerships in that position already.
That’s where White comes in, with King suggesting that the Albion player is one of two new defenders that Liverpool are looking at this summer – the other being RB Leipzig’s Ibrahim Konate.
In more promising news for the Seagulls, however, it is suggested that the Reds will move to sign the latter before the end of the season, with a verbal agreement already said to be in place.
White has enjoyed a positive season on the south coast, and has featured in 29 Premier League matches to date.
Elsewhere, relegation rivals Newcastle United could be set to offload midfielder Kyle Scott, according to Football Insider.
The former Chelsea player, 23, joined the Magpies on a free transfer in 2019, but is still yet to make his senior debut in the north east.
With Scott’s contract set to expire at the end of the season, it is understood that MLS outfit FC Cincinnati – managed by Jaap Stam – have offered him a deal, and are keen to wrap up a transfer in the coming days.
We’ve gathered the rest of today's Premier League transfer speculation below:
. MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 21: A general view of the white and blue Nike Flight match balls on the pitch prior to the Premier League match between Manchester United and Newcastle United at Old Trafford on February 21, 2021 in Manchester, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Phil Noble - Pool/Getty Images)
Premier League match ball. (Photo by Phil Noble - Pool/Getty Images) Photo: Pool
. Rodrigo on the move?
Leeds United forward Rodrigo has been offered to Real Betis and Sevilla ahead of the upcoming summer transfer window. (La Razon) (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) Photo: Laurence Griffiths
1. Rodrigo on the move?
Leeds United forward Rodrigo has been offered to Real Betis and Sevilla ahead of the upcoming summer transfer window. (La Razon) (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) Photo: Laurence Griffiths
2. Man United in Dembele race
Manchester United and Juventus are the two sides 'moving most' to sign Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele. (Mundo Deportivo) (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images) Photo: Juan Manuel Serrano Arce
3. Scott set for Toon exit
FC Cincinnati are close to signing Newcastle United midfielder Kyle Scott on a permanent deal. (Football Insider) (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images) Photo: Pete Norton
4. Liverpool consider White swoop
Liverpool are 'not at the table’ for Man City striker Sergio Aguero but are considering moves for RB Leipzig defender Ibrahima Konate and Brighton's Ben White. (Daily Mail) (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) Photo: Clive Brunskill