Manchester City Are Eyeing A Move For This Arsenal Defender: Should Pep Move In For Him? | OneFootball

In a recent interview with Arsenal Insider, journalist Graeme Bailey mentioned that Manchester City are eyeing a move for Arsenal defender Ben White. Bailey said,

“Ben White, from what I’m told, he is he’s on board.

“However, there is a source of frustration there, he isn’t going to spend the rest of his career sat on the bench. Let’s not beat around the bush. He’s not one who really wants to go abroad, or not to Saudi at least.

“There is a lot of interest in him on the continent from Atletico Madrid and Juventus. The other one that I’ve heard who are keeping tabs on his situation, because they think he could be a very good fit to them as a right-back is Man City. He’d probably suit their system so it makes sense.

“Arsenal are not going to mess around with this squad. As we saw previously, with the likes of [Jakub] Kiwior, Arsenal are always going to err on the side of caution.

“I’m not saying he is banging on Arteta’s door right now, but he’s aware of the situation. He’s not banging to get released but there are clubs assessing it. We know at Atletico, [Nahuel] Molina might be leaving, and they have got [Marcos] Llorente, so they do need that right back as well. I think it’s one for the summer.”

White’s Lack Of Game Time This Season

White has struggled to earn regular first-team football at the North London club this season. The 28-year-old has made just six appearances for the Gunners in this campaign so far across multiple competitions.

LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 29: Ben White of Arsenal during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Arsenal and Brighton & Hove Albion at Emirates Stadium on October 29, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)

His current contract at the Emirates Stadium will run out in the summer of 2026. Thus, Man City would have to make a convincing offer if they want to sign him next year.

Should Manchester City Boss Pep Guardiola Move In For White?

White loves a tackle and can read the danger well to earn possession back for his side inside his half. He usually puts his foot through the ball when required and is a good passer of the ball as well.

Standing at 1.86m, the English sensation can use his strong frame to win a few 50-50 aerial duels for his team. He is already quite experienced in the Premier League and won’t take much time to settle into life at Man City.

White would add more bite and steel to Pep Guardiola’s defence. He has what it takes to challenge for a regular starting spot at the Etihad Stadium.

At 28, White is playing in his prime at the moment. Thus, it makes sense for Guardiola to move in for him next year.