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Jake Stokes

Arsenal have bid for perfect Ben White backup rejected as Edu told to pay £21.7m asking price

Mikel Arteta seems intent on further bolstering his options at right-back this summer despite the impressive performances of Ben White. Having faced plenty of criticism in his debut season for Arsenal, the 25-year-old defender has since become a stalwart in the club's backline.

White, who sees his contract at the Emirates Stadium expire in 2026, has featured in every game for the Gunners in the Premier League this term, helping his side keep 13 clean sheets. While the England international may not have the most glamorous role in the starting lineup, his role has allowed Bukayo Saka to spearhead a title charge.

With Arteta eager to build upon the tremendous progress which has been made at London Colney, he's said to be in the market for a new right-back to keep White on his toes. The Spaniard is also preparing for the club's first Champions League campaign since 2016/17 so Arsenal will certainly need more legs next season.

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