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Arsenal are 'in advanced talks with Ben White over a new deal and hope to tie the defender down before Christmas' - with Mikel Arteta keen to keep his core group together long-term

Arsenal are reportedly in advanced talks with Ben White over a new contract extension and are hoping to agree a long-term deal before Christmas.

White, who arrived for £50million from Brighton in 2021, has been a key man for Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta and played all 38 matches during the Gunners' Premier League title charge last season.

In an effort to tie down important first team players early, Arsenal sporting director Edu has agreed extensions with several Arsenal stars over the past year, including Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, William Saliba, Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Magalhaes and Aaron Ramsdale.