Arsenal have reportedly entered advanced discussions with Brighton & Hove Albion over a deal for defender Ben White. The Gunners are believed to have come back with a £45m bid for the former Leeds United loanee after an opening offer of £40m was swiftly knocked back by Brighton. With David Luiz, Sokratis and Shkodran Mustafi all leaving the club in the last 12 months - as well as Dinos Mavropanos rejoining Stuttgart for another season on loan - Arsenal are expected to bolster their defensive ranks this summer. Now, Sky Sports News reports Arsenal have made progress in talks with Brighton over a deal for White, and the Gunners could end up forking out over £50m to secure his services....
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