A big transfer rumor has started. Former Chelsea winger Shaun Wright-Phillips thinks the Blues could try to sign Arsenal defender Ben White. This news comes just as the two London rivals are set to play a huge Premier League match this weekend.
Arteta’s Set-Piece Joke
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is in a good mood after his team’s last win. They beat Tottenham 4-1. Funny enough, all four goals came from open play. Arteta joked that he was “upset” they did not score from a set-piece. This was a fun reply to critics who say Arsenal rely too much on goals from corners and free kicks. His team is playing well and sits comfortably at the top of the table.
White’s Bench Time
Ben White has not played as much this season. He was a regular starter for a long time. But since coming back from injury, he has lost his place. The great form of Jurrien Timber at right-back means White has spent much more time on the bench. Wright-Phillips feels sorry for White, calling him an “unbelievable” player who lost his spot to the “best right-back in the Premier League.”
The Shock Transfer Prediction
Because of White’s lack of playing time, Wright-Phillips made a surprising prediction. He said he could see a move for Ben White to Chelsea next summer. He said it “makes sense.” However, he also believes Arsenal would not sell White during the middle of the season. The club needs White for their full squad depth.
Author’s Insight
Transfer talk between two fierce rivals like Arsenal and Chelsea is always dramatic. Losing a player like Ben White would certainly upset Mikel Arteta. It is very unlikely to happen in the winter transfer window. But if White continues to sit on the bench, the rumors will grow bigger. Every player wants to play. It will be a situation to watch closely in the summer.
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