[英超]阿仙奴以5,000萬鎊羅致白禮頓中堅賓韋治（Ben White） [復制鏈接]

Ben White: Arsenal in advanced talks for Brighton defender
Arsenal in advanced talks with Brighton over the signing of Ben White, deal could be worth in excess of £50m with personal terms not expected to be a problem; defender was called up to Gareth Southgate's England squad as a replacement for injured Trent Alexander-Arnold

Arsenal are in advanced talks with Brighton over the signing of defender Ben White.

Sky Sports News reported Arsenal had a £40m bid rejected last week and discussions are continuing over a deal that could be worth in excess of £50m.

Negotiations are centred on the structure of payments and personal terms are not expected to be a problem, as all parties are hopeful a deal can be completed.

White, who is predominantly a centre-back but can also provide cover in midfield, made 36 Premier League appearances for Brighton last season after spending the 2019/20 season on loan at Leeds.

He impressed as Brighton survived relegation and finished 16th in the Premier League with the joint-best defence in the bottom half of the league as they conceded 46 goals.

White earned his first England call-up in May when he was named in Gareth Southgate's provisional 33-man squad for Euro 2020 and made his full international debut in a warm-up match against Austria.

He was originally left out of Southgate's 26-man squad, but later replaced the injured Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold after he suffered a thigh problem against Austria.

Meanwhile, Arsenal remain in talks with Roma over the sale of Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka.

There is still a small gap in valuation, but all parties are confident a resolution will be found, with any deal likely to be finalised after Xhaka's participation in the Euros with Switzerland.

Matteo Guendouzi could be another player set to leave Arsenal in the near future, as Marseille continue talks over a potential move for the midfielder and Benfica remain interested.

Guendouzi was on loan at Hertha Berlin last season and is not in Mikel Arteta's long term plans. Arsenal prefer a permanent transfer, or a loan with an obligation to buy at the very least.

Arsenal are also in positive talks with Anderlecht over the signing of midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga.

A fee for the Belgium U21 international is yet to be agreed but the two sides are not far apart in valuation, with personal terms not expected to be an issue.

https://www.skysports.com/amp/football/news/11095/12340924/ben-white-arsenal-in-advanced-talks-for-brighton-defender

23歲5000萬都值得投資既

#英超
英超阿仙奴周五正式宣佈，從白禮頓簽入23歲英格蘭中堅賓韋特，新球季將穿上4號球衣。兵工廠未有公開合約年期以及轉會費，只在官方網站註明簽下一份長期合約，而包括BBC在內的傳媒一般估計轉會費高達5,000萬鎊，如屬實將位列球會史上最貴收購的三甲。

賓韋特去季的表現出色，更因此入選英格蘭歐國盃大軍名單。全季為白禮頓於英超上陣36場，雖然未有交出入球和助攻，但其防守功夫及用波能力備受讚賞，領隊阿迪達亦大讚這位年輕中堅的用波能力，「他是個聰明的後衞，而且用波非常舒服，這很適合我們的風格。」這似乎與他曾外借列斯聯，跟隨比爾沙被開發不無關係。

據sky sports統計，去季他有多達4成的傳送是向前，而且場均有10.09腳傳送到對方後場30碼的心臟地帶，數字比起現時阿仙奴的其他中堅都高，在大衛雷斯離開後，相信可以頂上其後場進攻組織者的角色。另外，賓韋特亦是多面手，除了中堅外，他去季就出任過右後衞、右翼衞、左後衞，以及防守中場，亦令阿迪達在調兵遣將有更大彈性。

今季阿仙奴先以1,500萬英鎊從安德列治簽入防中洛干加，以及以700萬英鎊從賓菲加簽入千禧後的左閘紐奴泰華利斯，但兩者均屬「刮刮卡」博一博性質。相反賓韋特身價只僅次於尼高拉斯比比及奧巴美揚，相信兵工廠上下及阿迪達都對他期望甚高，看重將成後防的核心，且看新球季能否改善球隊的防守及後場用波能力。

#足球 #阿仙奴 #賓韋特 #體壹

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Ben White: Arsenal sign England defender from Brighton in £50m deal

Arsenal have signed England defender Ben White from Brighton for £50m.

The 23-year-old, who was a late call-up to Gareth Southgate's England Euro 2020 squad, has agreed a long-term contract at Emirates Stadium.

The Gunners agreed a deal in principle last month with the move completed following White's return from holiday.

"Ben was a top target for us and it's great that we've completed his signing," manager Mikel Arteta told the club's website.

"Ben is an intelligent defender who is very comfortable with the ball at his feet and his style fits perfectly with us.

"And of course, he is still young, so his age and profile fits with what we are building here. We are all looking forward to Ben being central to our future long-term plans."

The transfer completes a meteoric rise for the defender, who was released by Southampton as a teenager before being signed by Brighton in 2016.

He spent time out on loan at Newport and Peterborough before joining Leeds on loan for their Championship-winning season in 2019-20.

White's performances at Elland Road attracted interest from a number of clubs, including Leeds themselves, but the defender instead signed a new four-year contract with the Seagulls last September.

That deal put Brighton in a strong negotiating position this summer and it is understood they rejected two bids from the Gunners before agreement was finally reached amid interest from other Premier League clubs.

White earned his first call-up to the England squad as part of Southgate's provisional 33-man squad for Euro 2020, appearing in warm-up wins against Austria and Romania.

He was initially among the seven players cut from the final squad before returning as a replacement for the injured Trent Alexander-Arnold, though he did not make an appearance at the tournament.

White is Arsenal's third signing of the summer following the arrival of midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga from Anderlecht and left-back Nuno Tavares from Benfica.

White will wear the number four shirt at Arsenal, which was vacant after the exit of defender David Luiz.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/57898497

Ben White has signed his contract with Arsenal until June 2026. Official announcement soon, done deal confirmed. Paperworks completed between Arsenal and Brighton too for £50m fee. ⚪️🔴 #AFC

There’s still nothing agreed for Bellerin - both Inter and Arsenal sources denying.

Ben White deal completed and confirmed - no doubt. He joins Arsenal on a permanent deal for £50m to Brighton, paperworks signed in the last few days. Contract agreed too. ⚪️🔴🤝 #AFC

White was at London Colney today to complete his Arsenal move, as @charles_watts reported. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

AS Roma are preparing their new bid to sign Granit Xhaka. They’re now feeling confident as personal terms are agreed, Xhaka is pushing to join Roma as priority... and he knows how strongly Mourinho wants him 🔴🇨🇭 #ASRoma #AFC

Arsenal are open to sell Xhaka after signing Lokonga.

羅力亞:Official and confirmed. Albert Sambi Lokonga joins Arsenal on a permanent deal for ?17.5m + ?4.5m add ons. Contract until June 2026. Number 23. ⚪️🔴 #AFC
Next one: Ben White, done deal to be announced in the next days after medicals.  .. (2021-07-20 01:37) 

Lokonga, 真係唔識 新Ceballos?

White個單搞好耐......

Official and confirmed. Albert Sambi Lokonga joins Arsenal on a permanent deal for ?17.5m + ?4.5m add ons. Contract until June 2026. Number 23. ⚪️🔴 #AFC

Next one: Ben White, done deal to be announced in the next days after medicals. £50m to Brighton, personal terms agreed.

Arsenal will pay £50m for Ben White, first part of paperworks signed today. Contract agreed until 2026, announcement after medicals once he’ll be back from holidays. ⚪️🔴 #AFC

Lokonga will be announced soon. Locatelli deal, not progressing yet.

Arsenal are working to announce both Sambi Lokonga and Ben White signings in the next days. Lokonga already at paperworks signed stages, Ben White will complete the process in the next days. Both deal are almost done. ⚪️🔴 #AFC

Everton have never made an official bid for White.

🚨 Arsenal have struck an agreement in principle to sign England centre-back Ben White from Brighton. Deal for 23yo subject to medical & will take some time to be completed. #BHAFC always wanted guaranteed £50m @TheAthleticUK 1st reported @TomBarclay_ #AFC https://t.co/hZzxa6rRJu

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