Deal blocked: Arsenal won't sell star this January amid transfer interest from PL club

"Arsenal are reportedly not prepared to sell defender Ben White in this January's transfer window despite reported interest from Everton. The Gunners are seemingly keen to keep hold of White, according to football.london, with Everton's interest also not yet confirmed anyway. White has been a key player for Arsenal down the years, though he's no longer the automatic first choice for Mikel Arteta's side."

"White will surely have a role to play at some point, as the 28-year-old is capable of playing right-back or centre-back to a high standard. AFC have already had a few games this season where they've had to rotate due to injuries in defence, with the likes of Piero Hincapie and Cristhian Mosquera filling in in the absence of the likes of Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba."

"One imagines it will be a pretty quiet January window at the Emirates Stadium, both in terms of incomings and outgoings. Arsenal won't want to lose squad depth, so keeping White and other squad players makes sense, while there probably won't be much other movement to speak of. The north London giants had a busy summer as Viktor Gyokeres, Martin Zubimendi, Eberechi Eze, Noni Madueke, Christian Norgaard, Cristhian Mosquera, Piero Hincapie, and Kepa Arrizabalaga all joined."

Arsenal are not prepared to sell Ben White during the January transfer window despite reported interest from Everton. Ben White has been an important player for Arsenal over the years, though he is no longer the automatic first choice as Jurrien Timber has become the main right-back. White's versatility allows him to play right-back or centre-back at a high standard, providing valuable squad depth. Arsenal have suffered multiple defensive injuries this season, forcing rotations that saw Piero Hincapie and Cristhian Mosquera fill in for Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba. The club prefers to retain squad depth after a busy summer of signings, and recent fitness returns of Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz strengthen the squad.

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