‘Brilliant’ – Man City star says £50m Arsenal target has impressed him heavily in training – originally posted on Sportslens.com
Manchester City forward Phil Foden has showered praise on Brighton defender Ben White.
Ahead of next week’s Euro 2020 last-16 clash with Germany, Foden has suggested that his England teammate has impressed him heavily in training.
Foden, who has become a key player under Pep Guardiola at City last season, has admitted that hadn’t seen much of White prior to linking up with him for the Three Lions.
He says that White has been “brilliant” in training since joining Gareth Southgate’s Euro 2020 squad as a replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Foden told ITV (h/t The Mirror): “You know I really haven’t seen a lot of Ben and he came in and has been brilliant in training, so I’d say Ben White.”
Arsenal close to signing White
The 23-year-old impressed heavily for Brighton last season, and he is set to leave the club this summer.
According to the latest reports from The Athletic, the Gunners are now closing in on a deal for White, thought to be in the region of £50m.
Mikel Arteta wants to bolster his defence this summer and wants to sign a replacement for the departing David Luiz.
It has been claimed that the Londoners are prepared to offer £45 million with another £5m in add-ons.
White is yet to make an appearance for the Three Lions at the ongoing Euros.
Foden started England’s first two group stage matches but was rested against the Czech Republic after picking up a booking.
With Bukayo Saka and Jack Grealish producing impressive performances in the last game, Foden would be desperate to regain his place against Germany.
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