Arsenal on the verge of signing Brighton defender Ben White

• Arsenal are edging closer to signing Brighton defender Ben White after agreeing a deal of £50m for the centre-back
• White impressed last season in the Premier League in the heart of defence for Brighton
• The 23-year-old was selected by Gareth Southgate for England's Euro 2020 campaign

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After seeing two bids rejected last month, Arsenal are now on the verge of signing Brighton centre-back Ben White, Sky Sports reports.

It is believed that the Gunners have agreed a deal in principle to sign the Englishman who is seeking a new challenge and wants to make the move to Emirates.

A fee believed to be around £50m have now been reached by the two clubs which will see White move over to the Emirates next season, Euro Sport reports.

However, there is still work to be done before Ben White can finalize his move to Arsenal.

But fans of the North London team will welcome the news following the 23-year-old impressive performance last season for Brighton.

After breaking into the first team at Brighton, White impressed last season in the Premier League in the heart of defence and was selected by Gareth Southgate for England's Euro 2020 campaign.

He also helped Brighton survive relegation and finish 16th in the top flight with the joint-best defence in the bottom half of the league (46 goals conceded).

Ben White is now expected to take a medical when he returns from holiday on July 26.

He will be expected to bolster Arsenal's defence next season after the club finished 8th last season and missed out on European football for the first time in 26 years.

Fans angry at Willian after he added weight

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that images of Brazilian star Willian playing for Arsenal against Hibernian in pre-season friendly has been making waves on social media with the Gunners fans not pleased with his physique.

Even opposing supporters have used the opportunity to ridicule Arsenal as Mikel Arteta and his wards went on to lose the match 2-1 against the Scottish club.

Willian joined Arsenal from Chelsea on a free transfer, and much was expected from the Brazilian last season at the Emirates stadium, but he scored only one goal in 37 games for the North London side.

Last term in the Premier League, Arsenal also failed to win any title and were unable to get a ticket to play in Europe in the coming season.