Arsenal legend Martin Keown has a lot of time for new signing Ben White.
The centre-back has arrived from Brighton and Hove Albion for £50 million.
While some fans are questioning the outlay on the England youngster, Keown sees a lot of the right qualities in White.
Keown said, per The Sun: "Ben looks a really good signing and the real deal — a proper player.
"He was high on interceptions — joint fifth — in the Premier League last season, reads the game really well, is intelligent and can pass the ball.
"He is a young player but he has got to make those qualities spread across the group quickly.
"Arsenal have had a succession of young central defenders but I think he's the real deal.
"He can play in a three or a back four. Now is the platform for him to prove how good he is.
"He will need a lot of support and help because it's about the team structure defensively and not just one player.
"And he will need a partner to play alongside. Is it Rob Holding, Gabriel or Pablo Mari?
"But you are looking at Ben to go in there, lead immediately and not be frightened of that."
