Everton are likely to have a chance to sign Ben White in the summer rather than this month, with Arsenal uninterested in approaches right now.
According to Football Insider, Everton could be given hope of signing Ben White, but only in the summer. The Toffees were recently linked with a move for the Arsenal defender, but the north Londoners have no intention of considering approaches for the key man this month, although their stance might change in the summer.
Ben White has been a key part of this steady Arsenal project, making himself part of one of the formidable defensive units in the country and continent. Having played 51 times for the Gunners in the 2023-24 season, the former Brighton man has been plagued by injuries in 2024-25 and this term.
In the current campaign, Ben White has only turned up 13 times for the Gunners and has had fresh bouts of injury issues. More importantly, the rapid form of Jurrien Timber has made him a second-choice right back at Arsenal, although Mikel Arteta continues to value him highly.
Everton were interested in an audacious move for Ben White this month, something that has been swiftly rebuffed by multiple sources. Arsenal have ruled out a Janaury sale, although the report stresses that they could soften their stance ahead of the summer.
Everton are given hope of a summer deal for the former Brighton star for a fee between £20-25 million. Quite unclear why Arsenal would sell such a talented star like Ben White for less than half the price they signed him from Brighton for, as the report is probably speculating the cut price element due to his limited role in the team.
Will Arsenal sell Ben White?
Should Everton manage to sign the £20-25 million-rated Arsenal utility man in the summer, it would be a big coup for David Moyes and the Toffees. However, any deal will not be straightforward, as Ben White is considered one of the top defensive talents in the Premier League, and the Gunners would not let him leave without getting the best value in the market.
Moreover, the Gunners consider Ben White as a key part of their squad, and will only let him leave if they can find a replacement equal to or better than the 28-year-old. With two years remaining on his deal, the chances of a departure in the summer have mixed signals, as Arteta could even consider keeping him for longer, as any deal for Everton will depend on the money they offer.
