Mikel Arteta and arsenal Their focus is now on bringing in another set-piece specialist to replace Ben White this summer.

Ben White could leave Arsenal this summer

It’s been a frustrating period for Arsenal’s Ben White. His injury struggles have worsened with the arrival of new faces, and he now finds himself behind Julien Timber and possibly Christian Mosquera.

If Arsenal seal the Premier League title this season, this could be the perfect time for the right-back to leave quickly. Everton and other teams reportedly interested.

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Arteta’s most expensive defender ever looks finished at Arsenal

Despite Arsenal’s huge defensive success, Mikel Arteta must offload a struggling defender this summer.

Originally valued at around £50m, White remains the most expensive defender to join the Gunners under Arteta and has proven to be good value for money despite his recent poor form.

The former Brighton man is likely to focus on returning from injury as questions continue to arise over his future. However, it remains to be seen whether this will happen as soon as this weekend’s game against Chelsea.

Earlier this week, Arteta told reporters as he previewed Sunday’s all-important London derby: “It doesn’t matter what we did two weeks ago or two years ago because every game and environment is different. Players may change, the mood of the team may be in a different state, or what’s at stake is different and we’re ready for that.

“When you finish like this, you just want to be No. 1. That’s it. That’s the goal. Always get better, always try to surpass what’s possible as a team.”

Although the Gunners were able to secure victory in the end Premier League However, this season’s crown, there is no rest for the wicked. Andrea Berta is already considering summer reinforcements, including replacing White.

Arsenal plotting Michael Kayode transfer

The north London side already have one set-piece specialist in Declan Rice and now they could be on the verge of getting another. According to the Offside daily briefing, Arsenal are planning to sign Michael Kayode White takes over from Brentford this summer.

The 21-year-old is best known in the Premier League for his long-range shots, which come from far enough to pose a threat from corners – something Arsenal thrives on.

Arsenal will only get better with the addition of a long-ball specialist to their ranks, an area they have dominated so far this season.

Brentford won’t be too keen on losing the right-back anytime soon, though. Rated as “Excellent” by talent scouts Jacek Kulig With the Italian improving every season in west London in 2023, it’s no surprise the Premier League champions are interested.

At just 21 years old, the only way is up. Whether Arsenal will realize that development this summer is a big open question.