Ben White would jump at the chance to join Liverpool from Arsenal should the Reds look to strengthen their defence in the January transfer window, according to Danny Murphy.

The versatile defender has been a crucial part in the Gunners’ development under Mikel Arteta but he has been reduced to a bit-part role over the course of the last 18 months.

A serious knee injury, allied to Jurrien Timber’s sensational form, has meant the England international has struggled for game time in the right-back role he had made his own.

White arrived at Arsenal as a centre-half and spent much of his early days at the north London club in that role, but competition for places at the heart of the Gunners’ defence is as intense as it has ever been, especially following the summer arrivals of Piero Hinacpie and Cristhian Mosquera.

Liverpool, meanwhile, are certain to address their defensive shortcomings if not this month then come the summer.

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