{"id":3479,"date":"2026-04-08T02:37:36","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T02:37:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportings.com.ng\/?p=3479"},"modified":"2026-04-08T02:37:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T02:37:36","slug":"arsenal-told-sell-ben-white-and-christian-norgaard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportings.com.ng\/?p=3479","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal told sell Ben White and Christian Norgaard"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Arsenal legend Ray Parlour has called on manager Mikel Arteta to undertake a significant summer clear-out, with the likes of Christian Norgaard and Ben White two players linked with a move away from the Emirates.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking after the disappointing defeat to Southampton in the FA Cup, Parlour suggested that <em><strong>ARSENAL<\/strong><\/em>  should not only focus on bringing in new faces but also offloading those on the fringes of first-team plans.<\/p>\n<p>While Parlour didn\u2019t list every player he believes might move on, reports have linked midfield enforcer Christian N\u00f8rgaard and defender Ben White with potential exits as part of Arsenal\u2019s summer reshuffle.<\/p>\n<p>N\u00f8rgaard, signed by Arsenal in July 2025, has struggled for consistent minutes this season with pivotal midfielder Martin Zubimendi firmly ahead in the pecking order. Reports suggest the Dane is keen to seek regular football elsewhere after making just a handful of appearances and could be on the move this summer.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, England international White has also been linked with a move away from the Emirates Stadium. After several seasons at Arsenal and a high-profile \u00a350 million transfer from Brighton &#038; Hove Albion in 2021, White has seen his influence fluctuate amid competition for places and ongoing injury problems. Rumours have suggested interest from clubs both in Europe and overseas as Arsenal target defensive renewal<\/p>\n<p>The Arsenal legend told <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">talkSPORT<\/a>: \u2018There\u2019s going to be a lot of work done in the summer because there\u2019s a lot of deadwood there. He needs to get rid of quite a few players if I\u2019m being honest.\u2019<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why Moving On N\u00f8rgaard and White Could Benefit Arsenal<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Letting N\u00f8rgaard depart could free up space in midfield for younger, more dynamic options better suited to Arteta\u2019s pressing and ball-progression style. Although experienced and tactically disciplined, his limited role this season has underscored that he is not central to <em><strong>ARSENAL<\/strong><\/em>\u2019s core plans \u2014 and a summer exit might be best for both player and club if his ambitions lie in regular starts.<\/p>\n<p>Similarly, White\u2019s situation is more nuanced. At his best, he offers versatility across defence, capable of playing right-back or centre-back.<\/p>\n<p>However, recurring injuries and competition from younger defenders have seen his minutes dwindle, and the club could bank a respectable fee by moving him on while reinvesting in a long-term successor \u2014 especially if Arteta prioritises a full-time right-back tailored to his tactical demands<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>MORE ARSENAL NEWS AND GOSSIP \u2013 <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Latest: <strong>Official confirms he will sit down with Arsenal and hold talks over Portuguese International<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Most Read:\u00a0Arsenal to snap up Real Madrids Spanish player in absolute summer bargain \u2013 report<\/p>\n<p>Must Check Out: <strong>Arsenal news: Arteta to snap up Madrid star \u2013 Boss \u2018will push\u2019 \u00a350M Deal \u2013 \u2018Deal Verbally agreed\u2019 for midfielder<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>LOVE ARSENAL? 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