{"id":193,"date":"2026-03-28T20:06:28","date_gmt":"2026-03-28T20:06:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/esport.com.ng\/?p=193"},"modified":"2026-03-28T20:06:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T20:06:28","slug":"man-utd-plan-formal-offer-for-arsenal-star-as-arteta-reluctantly-decides-to-accept-52m-transfer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/esport.com.ng\/?p=193","title":{"rendered":"Man Utd &#8216;plan formal offer&#8217; for Arsenal star as Arteta &#8216;reluctantly&#8217; decides to &#8216;accept&#8217; \u00a352m transfer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div><!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p>According to reports, Manchester United are \u2018planning a formal offer\u2019 for Arsenal star Ben White, who is set to leave the Gunners this summer.<\/p>\n<p>The England international has made 181 appearances for <strong>Arsenal<\/strong> since joining the north London outfit from Brighton for around \u00a350m in 2021.<\/p>\n<p><strong>White<\/strong> was a very good right-back for Arsenal over several seasons, though Jurrien Timber has proven a clear upgrade as the Dutchman has cemented himself as one of the standout defenders in Europe since joining the Premier League giants.<\/p>\n<p>Timber\u2019s supreme form has limited White\u2019s game time this season, with the 28-year-old only making seven Premier League appearances this term.<\/p>\n<p>This has fuelled reports linking White with an exit from Arsenal in recent months, and a report from our colleagues at <em>TEAMtalk<\/em> this week revealed they have \u2018opened the door\u2019 to his departure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ: Arsenal star \u2018called out\u2019 as Spurs handed \u2018huge boost\u2019 and World Cup \u2018nightmare\u2019 emerges<br \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The report claims:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u2018Sources indicate that Arsenal remain huge admirers of White and would ideally like to keep him at the club. However, there is an acceptance internally that, at this stage of his career, a prolonged spell on the bench is far from ideal for a player of his quality and experience.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018As a result, we can reveal the Gunners will reluctantly open the doors to his exit this summer if a sizeable fee comes their way.\u2019<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>White has been linked with several Premier League clubs lately, and a report from Spanish outlet <em>Transfers<\/em> claims Man Utd \u2018want to poach him\u2019 this summer.<\/p>\n<p>The Red Devils\u2019 summer transfer priority is known to be overhauling their midfield, but they could also strengthen in other positions.<\/p>\n<p><smartframe-embed customer-id=\"c78749ece7fd074ea5dc1889e7c53f0f\" image-id=\"esme3ODXii0w\" style=\"width: 100%; display: inline-flex; max-width: 100%;\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>READ MORE: Two reasons Arsenal star could join Man Utd as two done deals pave way for \u00a352m transfer<br \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This seemingly includes right-back, with the report from <em>Transfers<\/em> claiming Man Utd are \u2018planning a formal offer\u2019 for White, who could be sold for around \u00a352m (60 million euros) this summer.<\/p>\n<p>The report explains:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u2018Although Arsenal are reluctant to part with their asset, reports suggest they would accept a sale if a staggering sum is offered. The asking price is estimated to be around \u20ac60 million.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Manchester United isn\u2019t alone in this race, as clubs of the stature of Liverpool and Chelsea are also monitoring the situation. Even from abroad, teams from Germany, Italy, and Spain have inquired about the British defender\u2019s contract terms.\u2019<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>White may not end up at Man Utd, but he will not be the only player to leave Arsenal this summer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A \u2018fire sale\u2019 is reportedly expected<\/strong> at the Emirates as club chiefs looks to balance the books after spending around \u00a3250m on signings last summer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ NEXT: Of course, Alexander-Arnold\u2019s England omission is *actually* Bellingham\u2019s fault<br \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End --><\/div>\n<p><script>\n        !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n        {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n        n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n        if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n        n.queue=();t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n        t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)(0);\n        s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, document,'script',\n        'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n        fbq('init', '1399787394855675');\n        fbq('track', 'PageView');\n    <\/script><script>\n        !function(e,n,t){var o=e.getElementsByTagName(n)(0);e.getElementById\n    <\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to reports, Manchester United are \u2018planning a formal offer\u2019 for Arsenal star Ben White, who is set to leave the Gunners this summer. 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