Transfer news: Rabiot to Arsenal, Chelsea star’s contract row, Man United ace leaving on a free & more

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Arsenal respect Ben White’s decision, plus truth about Adrien Rabiot transfer links

Ben White’s decision not to make himself available for England in the latest international break has attracted a lot of attention, and I’m aware that there have been some details reported about what went on with the Arsenal defender and England coach Steve Holland at the last World Cup.

I’m extremely respectful when it’s about personal stuff – White has his own reasons to do so and he’s not being crazy. So it will be for the player to clarify why he did that, when and if he wants. For sure Arsenal respect his decision and the player can rest for ten days, which is important as there are two crucial months ahead for Arsenal.

Staying with Arsenal, some fans have asked me about transfer links with Adrien Rabiot, but he’s not received any proposal from Premier League clubs so far, even if playing in England has always tempted Rabiot.

Let’s see if clubs will move, but for sure Juventus are prepared to fight to keep him at the club with a new contract proposal. Juve will offer a new deal to Rabiot and then it will be up to the player, but for now it looks too early to be talking about Arsenal or other destinations.

Conor Gallagher transfer clarification

There’s been a lot written about Chelsea in the last 24 hours and I wanted to set the record straight on two stories here.

Firstly, I’m aware that there have been claims about Conor Gallagher’s salary demands being a problem for