Three years ago, Tuchel waxed lyrical about Kehrer’s ability and professionalism.
Thomas Tuchel said: “Thilo is a very committed player, very professional. I like his personality; he already has a certain maturity as he’s captain of Germany’s Under-21 side. He’s quick, able to play in any of the four positions at the back, is two-footed, and can even play as a defensive midfielder. He’s the sort of player any coach would like to have.”
With Tuchel having delivered an assessment like that of Kehrer’s talents, could Arsenal be better suited to pursuing a move for him, opposed to White, even though the Gunners may think that they are now too far down the line with their pursuit of White to back out?