Arsenal have eyes on Bayer Leverkusen's Edmond Tapsoba as an alternative to Ben White if they cannot clinch a deal with Brighton.

Everton are hoping to beat Arsenal to the £50m signing of Brighton defender Ben White, 23, with the Gunners having already had two bids rejected for the England centre-back.

Arsenal are in advanced talks with Brighton over a deal for England defender Ben White, 23, that could be worth in excess of £50m.

Arsenal are edging closer to signing Ben White - leaving William Saliba pondering his Emirates' future.

Arsenal are set to return to the drawing board and form a higher bid for Brighton star Ben White after their £40m opening offer was rejected by the Seagulls.