Brighton & Hove Albion defender Ben White has reportedly told his close friends that he expects to join Arsenal this summer.

The Gunners recently failed with an opening £40m bid for White, and they are expected to come in with a renewed offer.

According to Football Insider, White has begun house-hunting in the English capital ahead of his potential move to the Gunners.

He has also told his close friends that he expects to join the north London club.

White made his Premier League debut for the Seagulls last term, and missed just two games over the entire campaign.

He was one of the club's consistent performers, and impressed from both the central defensive and holding midfield roles.

White has been on the radar of several high-profile teams including Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur.

However, the Gunners are the only ones, who have made a formal move, and are keen to push through the deal as soon as possible.