{"id":43643,"date":"2026-02-23T11:28:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T16:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/23\/ben-white-faces-uncertain-future-as-arsenal-look-to-sign-new-right-back\/"},"modified":"2026-02-23T11:28:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T16:28:00","slug":"ben-white-faces-uncertain-future-as-arsenal-look-to-sign-new-right-back","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/23\/ben-white-faces-uncertain-future-as-arsenal-look-to-sign-new-right-back\/","title":{"rendered":"Ben White faces uncertain future as Arsenal look to sign new right-back"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/23\/ben-white-faces-uncertain-future-as-arsenal-look-to-sign-new-right-back\/#Ben_White_could_make_way_for_new_right-back\" >Ben White could make way for new right-back<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/23\/ben-white-faces-uncertain-future-as-arsenal-look-to-sign-new-right-back\/#Ivan_Fresneda_has_impressed_top_clubs_including_Arsenal\" >Ivan Fresneda has impressed top clubs including Arsenal<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Questions are starting to surface about Ben White&#8217;s long-term role at Arsenal, with TEAMtalk suggesting the club are actively pursuing Sporting CP&#8217;s highly-rated right-back Ivan Fresneda.<br \/><\/strong><br \/>While White remains a key figure in Mikel Arteta&#8217;s system, Arsenal&#8217;s reinforcement strategy appears to be focused on ensuring depth and long-term stability in key defensive areas.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <span role=\"presentation\"><u>apple<\/u><\/span>  &#038; <span role=\"presentation\"><u>Google play<\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Manchester City and Newcastle United are also said to have a strong interest in the 21-year-old Spaniard, making the situation even more interesting.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ben_White_could_make_way_for_new_right-back\"><\/span>Ben White could make way for new right-back<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Arsenal have relied heavily on White&#8217;s versatility since his arrival from Brighton.<\/p>\n<p>Although initially signed as a centre-back, he has adapted admirably to the right-back role, providing defensive solidity in Arteta&#8217;s hybrid system.<\/p>\n<p>However, Arsenal&#8217;s ambition to consistently compete for Premier League and Champions League honors requires continued renewal.<\/p>\n<p>White&#8217;s form has fluctuated at times this season and the club are thought to be assessing whether they need further competition or an eventual succession plan.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ivan_Fresneda_has_impressed_top_clubs_including_Arsenal\"><\/span>Ivan Fresneda has impressed top clubs including Arsenal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/sporting-cp-v-villarreal-pre-season-friendly-1-414x289.jpg.webp 414w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/sporting-cp-v-villarreal-pre-season-friendly-1-630x439.jpg.webp 630w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/sporting-cp-v-villarreal-pre-season-friendly-1-768x535.jpg.webp 768w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/sporting-cp-v-villarreal-pre-season-friendly-1-770x537.jpg.webp 770w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/sporting-cp-v-villarreal-pre-season-friendly-1-900x628.jpg.webp 900w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/sporting-cp-v-villarreal-pre-season-friendly-1-1200x837.jpg.webp 1200w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/sporting-cp-v-villarreal-pre-season-friendly-1-1536x1071.jpg.webp 1536w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/sporting-cp-v-villarreal-pre-season-friendly-1-2048x1428.jpg.webp 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width:1230px) 770px, (min-width:1020px) 630px, (min-width:900px) 880px, (min-width:680px) 97vw, (min-width:414px) 414px, 100vw\"\/><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ivan Fresneda of Sporting CP (Photo by Gualter Fatia\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Sporting CP defender Ivan Fresneda has developed into one of Europe&#8217;s most promising young full-backs.<\/p>\n<p>Technically built and tactically mature for his age, he combines defensive discipline and the ability to contribute in senior positions.<\/p>\n<p>Interest in Fresneda is widespread. Manchester City are reportedly fans, with former Sporting sporting director Hugo Viana playing a key role in driving Manchester City&#8217;s interest.<\/p>\n<p>Newcastle United are also said to be monitoring the situation as they look to add defensive reinforcements.<\/p>\n<p>Fresneda&#8217;s profile fits the mold of a modern fullback, comfortable to hold, tactically adaptable, and able to work in systems that require reversals or overlapping roles.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>&#8216;He was even upset with me&#8217; \u2013 Arteta praises Arsenal star&#8217;s attitude after Spurs win<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Questions are starting to surface about Ben White&#8217;s long-term role at Arsenal, with TEAMtalk suggesting the club are actively pursuing Sporting CP&#8217;s highly-rated right-back Ivan Fresneda.While White remains a key figure in Mikel Arteta&#8217;s system, Arsenal&#8217;s reinforcement strategy appears to be focused on ensuring depth and long-term stability in key defensive areas. 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