Ben White: Arsenal transfer bid rejected for England defender
The Gunners have made the 23-year-old a key transfer target this summer.
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The Gunners have made the England international a key transfer target this summer, but it is understood an offer in the region of £40million has been turned down by the Seagulls.
White is currently on international duty with the Three Lions after being called up to Gareth Southgate’s final Euro 2020 squad following an injury to Trent Alexander-Arnold having initially been cut from a 33-man provisional group.
The 23-year-old had an excellent season with Brighton, making 39 appearances in all competitions, and caught the attention of Mikel Arteta.
The Spaniard, whose side finished eighth and missed out on European football last term, is conducting a rebuild at the Emirates Stadium, with David Luiz set to leave at the end of his contract.