Following the departure of David Luiz and with William Saliba spending yet more time away from North London – Arsenal had to strengthen their central defensive options this summer. After failed pursuits of Jules Koundé and Edmond Tapsoba, the club eventually secured a deal for Brighton defender Ben White. But who is the Englishman, what will he bring to Arsenal, and why is he costing £50 million? — Born in the large, coastal town of Poole, White suffered serious autoimmune issues from a young age and in between long spells at the hospital, took antibiotics every day until the age of eight. However, his condition improved after being encouraged by doctors to keep active and...
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