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Arsenal mulling over move for £50m Brighton and England star White

Arsenal are weighing up the cost of a deal for Ben White as they consider pursuing their interest in the England new boy.

The Gunners are among the clubs keen on White and have held exploratory talks over a move for the 23-year-old.

As revealed by Sportsmail, Brighton have placed a £50million price tag on their academy prospect White which they hope will deter his admirers who also include Manchester United and Liverpool.

Ben White shone in his debut Premier League season and was rewarded with a Euros call-up

Ben White shone in his debut Premier League season and was rewarded with a Euros call-up

Brighton have slapped a u00a350million price tag on the 23-year-old to ward off any suitors

Brighton have slapped a £50million price tag on the 23-year-old to ward off any suitors

Arsenal are looking to bolster their backline and are considering a move for the centre back

Arsenal are looking to bolster their backline and are considering a move for the centre back

With his new status as an England international following his elevation to Gareth Southgate's Three Lions squad ahead of the Euros plus a year of Premier League football under his belt, White would also now command a significant wage increase.