Sportsmail revealed recently that Everton are trying to gazump their Premier League rivals in the race to sign the England international and have held talks over a £50m move. Murmurs of Chelsea and Manchester United interest have also surfaced but White is understood to have been particularly keen on signing for Arsenal. However, a respectable end to the season means he will certainly play a big part as the commanding presence in the Gunners backline next season. Albert Sambi Lokonga is the first midfielder to arrive at Arsenal this summer in a deal around the £18m mark. Arteta still retains confidence his captain will deliver this season, as reflected by the three-year deal handed to him last summer.

Source: Daily Mail July 19, 2021 17:03 UTC