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Arsenal’s £40m bid for England defender Ben White REJECTED by Brighton...forcing the Gunners to think about an improved offer to avoid missing out to Manchester United, Liverpool or Tottenham

Brighton have reportedly rejected a £40million offer from Arsenal for their star defender Ben White.

The Gunners are among several clubs who have registered an interest in the 23-year-old following his call-up to Gareth Southgate's England squad this summer.

However, Arsenal will have to return with an improved offer to be in with a chance of landing the defender during the summer transfer window.

Brighton have rejected a u00a340million offer from Arsenal for star defender Ben White (above)

Brighton have rejected a £40million offer from Arsenal for star defender Ben White (above)

As Sportsmail previously revealed, Brighton have placed a £50million price tag on their academy prospect and will be continue to reject any lower offers presented.