Aaron Wan-Bissaka

Wan-Bissaka: a surprise right-back option to replace Ben White

Arsenal are reportedly exploring a surprise right-back option in Aaron Wan-Bissaka (28), available from West Ham for around £25m after the club's relegation to the Championship. The ex-Manchester United defender features on a long shortlist (around a dozen names) of possible Ben White replacements, with White slipping behind Jurrien Timber in the pecking order. Early-stage dossier (interest), no known club-to-club contact or bid.

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Several outlets report the interest (ESPN, TeamTalk exclusive, Football365, CaughtOffside, Sports Mole, July 6-7): Wan-Bissaka is named among ~11 options studied by Berta to cover a possible Ben White exit, with West Ham setting a ≈£25m price after relegation. Described as a 'surprise/shock' move by the sources, with no confirmed club-to-club contact or bid — one to watch behind the attacking and midfield priorities. **UPDATE Aug 12**: no reporting for 35 days, treated as cold until a reliable source revives it.