The 23-year-old has emerged as a target for the Gunners over the past couple of weeks, with a big money bid touted.
But Simon Jordan has queried why the England international would be willing to move to north London when he could be presented with the prospect of a better transfer in the near future.
Speaking on talkSPORT, the bemused pundit said: “Why would he want to go there?
“With respect to Brighton it’s a step up but there may be other steps available to him that are far more compelling than Arsenal.
“If Ben White is now in the international squad and revered the way he is, because he’s a top quality player, why are Arsenal in the mix? Arsenal are all over the place.
“If you’re comparing and contrasting Brighton to Arsenal then yes it is a step up but if you’re comparing somebody who’s in the England squad that people in the game think is a Rolls Royce then what is the move he’s making to Arsenal for?"
Jordan also focused his criticism in on Gunners boss Arteta, adding: “They are a long way from where they need to be and there’s a lot of people looking at Arteta, me included, who started out thinking this guy’s got the chops but are maybe thinking he’s all theory and not enough practice.”
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9. Potter would snub Spurs
Brighton manager Graham Potter would turn down Tottenham if they looked to appoint him. The Albion boss is holding out for a job at a top four club and hopes that he could eventually be approached by the likes of Manchester City and Liverpool. (The Sun) (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) Photo: Mike Hewitt