Max Wilkins

Tue 2 June 2026 7:10, UK

Everton could struggle to make a deal work for Arsenal star Ben White this summer.

The Toffees are already setting out their stall in the transfer market after a disappointing end to the campaign at Hill Dickinson Stadium.

That has already prompted a number of links to defensive options to improve David Moyes’ squad for the new campaign.

The Arsenal man is just one example of many shortlisted on Merseyside with weeks remaining until the window opens.

White continues to be eyed by Everton, with his future up in the air even after the Gunners lifted the Premier League title.

How far could Everton go to convince Ben White to sign?

The Toffees have already proven that they can tempt star names to move from top sides to Merseyside recently.

Jack Grealish is the prime example, following his loan move from Manchester City last summer, which could well become permanent in the near future.

White could follow in his fellow countryman’s footsteps, but it appears that he will need some convincing.

Part of that will obviously come through his wages, although improving on his reported £150,000 weekly salary at Arsenal may prove impossible.

Everton may be forced to offer White guaranteed Premier League minutes, with achievement-based bonuses, rather than a sizable guaranteed wage.

That may not be enough to tempt the Englishman to L3, but it would certainly be worth a shot after plenty of links for White and Everton.

White faces uncertain future at Arsenal

The 28-year-old has been in and out of the side under Mikel Arteta in the past two seasons due to the introduction of Jurrien Timber.

That hasn’t been helped by his injury record at the Emirates, with all factors drastically impacting his minutes this campaign.

He was unavailable for the Champions League final due to a knee problem, with his last showing coming against West Ham on 10 May.

That could prove to be his last in Arsenal colours, with The Times reporting on Monday that his future is clouded due to injury.

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It is unclear where his future could lie, as interest from Everton and Crystal Palace could be dismissed as the defender doesn’t want to “drop in level”.

White has long been linked to Everton, but a deal may be impossible if he is unwilling to entertain a move this summer.

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