Everton are said to be ready to make a move for Arsenal favourite Ben White as soon as a key domino drops. The Toffees have been pretty busy this summer, signing Brennan Johnson, Merlin Rohl, Tyrique George, Hayden Hackney and Christian Norgaard. David Moyes is sensing an opportunity to take the next step to European qualification after seeing his side come pretty close but ultimately fall short last term. But the Scot clearly wants defensive reinforcements, particularly on the right, amid confirmed interest in Celtic's Alistair Johnston. That interest is now said to have cooled due to the Bhoys wanting to keep hold of the reliable full-back until late in the window due to their Champions League qualifiers, while there is also said to be a significant gap between the two sides' valuations of the Canadian international. In the meantime, Everton appear to be shopping elsewhere, and according to Football Insider, they are lining up a move for Arsenal star White. Arsenal are said to be pushing for a deal to sign Aston Villa defender Konsa, who can play both as a centre-back or a right-back, which means he is effectively a White replacement. “Ben is a really talented player, he’s a fighter. He trains like he’s playing the Champions League final." - Mikel Arteta on Ben White That means White could become available, and the report claims the Toffees are lining up a move for the England international should the Konsa domino drop. Arsenal also have Jurrien Timber who can play on the right or as a centre-back, while Villa are said to be pushing for a deal to land Aaron Wan-Bissaka from West Ham to cover the right. Everton currently have Jake O'Brien and Nathan Patterson, who can play on the right. Moyes appears to want a defender with a little more experience that he can also use centrally, but a move for White is not without risk due to the defender's troubled recent injury history. White has missed 13 games through injury during the 2025/26 season. White's hard-working approach is something Moyes would love. Arteta has said previously: “Ben is a really talented player, he’s a fighter. He trains like he’s playing the Champions League final. That’s why he’s come a long way in such a short time in his career.” Arteta added recently: "I’m very happy that we have Ben White back in the best version of himself. His attitude has been so positive, so good. When given the opportunity, you take it.” White may well have gone to the World Cup this summer, but injury scuppered his chances later in the season. Everton are also looking at a deal to sign iconic right-back Kyle Walker this summer, as they look to replace Seamus Coleman.