‘Why would Ben White need to go to Arsenal?’ says Simon Jordan, who tells ‘Rolls Royce’ England and Brighton defender to attend for ‘extra compelling’ switch

Simon Jordan has been left perplexed by studies that Ben White is on the verge of becoming a member of Arsenal.

It’s understood the Gunners will signal the Brighton defender, 23, for £45million plus add-ons which might take the deal to £50m.

White loved an excellent first season within the Premier League with the Seagulls and a transfer would mark one other step up in his budding profession.

The transfer has been backed by Arsenal legends David Seaman and Ray Parlour however Jordan was left questioning why it may occur.

The talkSPORT host believes there are higher issues on the market for White, who’s presently with the England squad at Euro 2020.

On the prospect of White becoming a member of Arsenal, a bemused Jordan stated: “Why would he need to go there?”

“With respect to Brighton it’s a step up however there could also be different steps accessible to him which might be way more compelling than Arsenal.

“If Ben White is now within the worldwide squad and revered the best way he’s, as a result of he’s a high quality participant, why are Arsenal within the combine? Arsenal are far and wide.

“For those who’re evaluating and contrasting Brighton to Arsenal then sure it’s a step up however in the event you’re evaluating any individual who’s within the England squad that folks within the sport suppose is a Rolls Royce then what’s the transfer he’s making to Arsenal for?”

Jordan additionally has his reservations about Gunners boss Mikel Arteta, who may solely information them to an eighth-placed end within the Premier League.

He added: “They’re a great distance from the place they have to be and there’s lots of people Arteta, me included, who began out considering this man’s bought the chops however are perhaps considering he’s all idea and never sufficient observe.”