Arsenal in shock late move for Premier League captain after ideal Arteta swoop ‘stalls’

Background

Arsenal are reportedly considering a shock late move for a Premier League club captain after their ideal target became increasingly difficult to sign. The Gunners have been heavily linked with a move for Brighton defender Ben White all summer, but it seems as though a deal is now unlikely to be reached.

White is said to be valued at around £50 million by Brighton, and Arsenal are not willing to pay that much for the England international. The Gunners have also been put off by the fact that White is reluctant to leave his boyhood club.

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As a result, Arsenal are now looking at other options, and one of the players they are considering is Leicester City captain Jonny Evans. The Northern Ireland international is available for around £20 million, which is a much more affordable price for the Gunners.

Evans is a опытный defender with over 250 Premier League appearances to his name. He is also a good leader and would bring a winning mentality to the Arsenal dressing room.

Conclusion

If Arsenal are able to sign Evans, it would be a major coup for the club. He is a quality defender who would immediately improve the Gunners' back line. Evans would also be a good role model for the younger players in the Arsenal squad.