The 23-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to the Gunners in recent days, with various reports suggesting that a deal that would see him swap the south coast for north London is edging closer to completion.
It is understood that a fee of around £50 million could be enough to secure the transfer, and former Gunner Groves is of the opinion that White is well worth that amount.
Speaking on talkSPORT, he said: “He’s English. He’s young – he’s 23. He’s proven that he can play in the Premier League.
"Three seasons ago, Arsenal played Leeds in the FA Cup. I watched him and I thought, ‘He’s a player that Arsenal should be in for’.
"He’s good on the ball, he’s good at bringing it out from the back. He’s very calm.
"He can play right-back, he can play as a holding midfield player, but as a centre-half, I think he has the ability to be better than John Stones and Harry Maguire from what I’ve seen of him.
"As an Arsenal fan, for £50 million, happy days. It’s a statement of intent.”
White was called up alongside Maguire and Stones as part of England’s Euro 2020 squad, but didn’t feature in any of their seven matches at the tournament.
We’ve gathered the best of today’s Premier League transfer speculation below...

5. Leeds in for Herrera
Manchester City could part ways with midfielder Yangel Herrera this summer as both West Ham and Leeds United look for new additions ahead of the new Premier League season. (The Sun) (Photo by CRISTINA QUICLER/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: CRISTINA QUICLER

6. Toon keen on Cajuste
Newcastle United or Brentford could try to hijack the deal for Rennes to sign Swedish midfielder Jens Cajuste. (RMC) (Photo by ANTON VAGANOV/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: ANTON VAGANOV

7. Brighton favourites for Phillips
Brighton have emerged as favourites to land Liverpool centre-back Nat Phillips this summer. (SkyBet) (Photo by Paul Ellis - Pool/Getty Images) Photo: Pool

8. Toon hold Gallagher talks
Newcastle United have held talks with Chelsea over signing Conor Gallagher on loan this summer. (Northern Echo) (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Photo: Stu Forster

