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Friday's paper talk: Ben White, Paul Pogba, Willian

| 30 July 2021

Friday's paper talk: Ben White, Paul Pogba, Willian

The potential deal also has significant implications for Willian's future.

What the papers say

Arsenal are reportedly on the cusp of announcing the signing of Brighton defender Ben White for £50million. The Seagulls have rejected three lower bids by the Gunners for the 23-year-old, who was part of England's Euro 2020 campaign but did not get on the pitch, but the Mail says the south-coast side now are willing to let the centre-back leave.

Kurt Zouma could soon reportedly shift to one of Chelsea's London rivals to avoid leaving the Premier League. The Mail reports West Ham are willing to pay £20m for the 26-year-old French defender, who would prefer to shift across the capital rather than be included in a Blues' deal to sign Jules Kounde from Sevilla.

England's Kieran Trippier during a training session — **Kieran Trippier** is reportedly ready to return to England (Mike Egerton/PA)

The Premier League return of England defender Kieran Trippier is not expected to be finalised until the end of the transfer window. The Manchester Evening News says the 30-year-old believes his move from Atletico Madrid, where he is in the last year of his contract, to Manchester United will be sealed just before the season begins.

Willian could reportedly become a casualty of Arsenal's efforts to reduce their wage bill. The 32-year-old Brazilian winger has failed to impress since arriving at the Emirates on a free transfer from Chelsea one year ago, and the Star reports the Gunners could offload him as they raise the funds to bring White across from Brighton.

Social media round-up

Arsene Wenger linked with 'sensational' return to management – three years after leaving Arsenal https://t.co/2jk12njDRE pic.twitter.com/l9qx56KPCf

— The Sun Football ⚽ (@TheSunFootball) July 29, 2021

Man City goalkeeper Ederson 'in line for a new three-year contract that will keep him at the club until 2028' https://t.co/oD0mLx9xl7

— MailOnline Sport (@MailSport) July 29, 2021

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