Everton would naturally be interested in a loan for Ben White, particularly if the arrangement helps cover his salary. Arsenal have frequently looked to reduce their wage bill by moving high earners who are not starting regularly. However, unless the player himself requests a move, it is unclear what benefit the Gunners would gain from such a deal. Equally, from White’s perspective, there is little incentive to leave a team competing for trophies to join a side near the bottom of the league.
The 28-year-old has featured in every competition this season, meaning he would be eligible for any winner’s medal even if he were to depart in January. Professional ambition, combined with the chance to be part of a successful squad, makes it unlikely that White would choose to prioritise regular game time over being involved in a team challenging for honours. His attitude, as shown in interviews, reflects a laid-back personality and dry sense of humour, treating football as a profession rather than a passion. With no clarity over England selection or World Cup plans, there is little reason for him to consider leaving midway through the season.
White’s role under Arteta
White’s importance to Mikel Arteta extends beyond starting opportunities. Had it not been for his own injury record, he would have featured even more regularly. His versatility allows Arteta to rest Jurrien Timber and provides defensive cover at centre back when William Saliba or Gabriel are unavailable.
Timing and professionalism
White is widely regarded as a pragmatic and honest professional. He recognises that those ahead of him in the pecking order are performing well and do not deserve to be displaced. With that mindset, a midseason move would be unnecessary. Both player and club may view the summer as the appropriate time to discuss potential changes, allowing for an orderly transition without disrupting the team’s current momentum. For now, White appears committed to fulfilling his role and contributing to Arsenal’s pursuit of success this term.
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Tuchel could still ignore White if he plays regularly for Everton. But at least Moyes would likely guarantee a place for White in Everton’s starting line-up, which would be better than what he struggles to get at Arsenal due to Timber’s and Saliba’s highly consistent performances
If Arsenal win EPL this season when White is at Everton, he would still be recognized as a member of the winning team since he played some games this season for Arsenal
However, I don’t think Arteta will agree on the loan deal, since Mosquera, Calafiori and Hincapie are injured
No chance we Benny Blanco leave now. If Calafiori is unavailable I would play timber at left back and Benny at Rb over playing MLS at this moment in time. Benny also offers us shithousery at the highest level, him tampering with the keepers gloves last season was one of the highlights of the season.
I to would be surprised if this happened. After all with all the games that are going to be played, White will get his fair share of minutes I’m sure.
And just why would you swap challenging for a possible 4 trophy’s for a possible Relegation battle. It just wouldn’t make sense.
Wow.. that was really harsh. Like seriously?
Sorry. Wrong thread
At this very moment we have only 4 defenders available for playing; Gabriel, ,White, Timber and MLS. Someone just mentioning sending one on loan its insane. Stop this rubbish.
Time to sell while his value is at its peak ,could easily get 40-50 million for a player that will get hardly any minutes barring an injury to timber ,would imagine he doesn’t want to sit on the bench for the next 2-3 years either .
This is where the Magician comes unstuck ,giving players away for nothing or letting them rot on loan .
Then expecting the club to just spend when ever he feels like it .
Read an Article that Emery as a net spend of 42 million since he took over Villa ,in the same time Artetas is 620 million ,yet they only sit 6 points off us in the league .
Not much bang for your buck where Arteta is involved.
Dan Kit,
If we sell white who will cover for Timber?.
Not my job to answer that question,my point was when players have high transfer value but no team value you sell .
How much have we made from player sales since the Magician came on board ?
1 billion odd spent and hardly any coming the other way with no trophies to show for it (fa cup was without spending any money ,before the Arteta odd balls say anything )(says a lot )
Maybe he could delve into the youth set up to find a suitable replacement or even go into the transfer market and find a cheap bargain ,this is what good mangers do ,not spending stupid money every transfer window when the process (😂😂😂)hasn’t worked .
Like I’ve always said ,he’s nothing more than a pep lite copy ,nothing special .
Wow.. that was really harsh. Like seriously?
@Dan kit
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Never in January. Okay in the summer principally his injury concerns. Everton traditionally likes employing Brits esp at the back positions. In the current squad for instance Tarkowiski Keane Branthwaite Patterson Obrien Coleman. Recent additions also Grealish Dewsbury Hall though forwards. The other day I heard the commentator saying they were fielding a near entire English players.
why on earth would a fan be concerned about net spend? Is the manager here to make us money or is he here to win trophies? Selling or loaning Ben White makes absolutely no sense because if Timber is injured, the same idiots who were demanding for White to be sold will be back here complaining about lack of depth. Financials are the concern of the board and ultimately the owner, Kroenke, whose money has been fueling our title charges for the last 3 years. I just wanna say THANK YOU to Kroenke for being such a supportive owner. Things were a lot worse when Usmanov was here and the club was even making profits!
So your calling me an idiot ?
Respectfully, yes.
So you thinks it’s financially viable just to spend spend spend every transfer window without seeing a return ?
And I’m the idiot ….
It is financially viable for as long as Kroenke says it is!
Quantic Dream, do you see how Arteta is being held responsible for our negative balance on ins & outs?
Worried about net spend instead being worried
about lack of players to be competent sound a little bit weir for an Arsenal fan.
Who’s said I was worried about net spend ,just pointing out that it can be done to a decent budget .
We’re fortunate to have two players of such quality in that position, and it can’t be easy keeping them both happy, so I would guess that if White were to request a transfer, we’d let him go regardless of any other issues. Arsenal tend to release dissatisfied players. Has Ben himself made any statement yet?
For me it’s simple. Now I’ve not heard any murmurings of dissatisfaction from Ben White. But if any player isn’t willing to fight for his place in the team, then what is he doing at Arsenal in the first place.
If you want to compete for the big trophy’s, you’re more than likely at a big club, and with that comes competition for places. Anyone averse to that, go and join one of the smaller teams it’s that simple.
But again I stress that I haven’t heard any dissatisfaction on the part of Ben White to be fair.
Derek, it’s all quiet on the Ben front, except for certain online White whispers.
…online White whisperers.
I personally believe that Saka played much better with Ben White backing him up !!! Our right side with Odegaard the third party was exceptional. Timber may be a better player allround but we havent seen the right side dominance since then. Keep Ben White !!!