Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy is surprised more top clubs did not try to sign Ben White from Brighton.
Arsenal have agreed a fee in the region of £50 million to sign the 23-year-old England center half from the Albion this summer.
White was one of the most consistent performers for Brighton last term and is highly rated in the league.
Murphy feels that clubs like Chelsea or Manchester United should have gone in for him.
"Ultimately, as a player, you can only make a decision based on the opportunity in front of you," the former England midfielder told talkSPORT.
"If I'm Ben White, I'm going to Arsenal, because they are the ones after me and it's a step up, it's a huge club.
"Yes, it's a risk in terms of will they progress from last season and can Mikel Arteta improve that squad? But he's obviously sold him that and he feels wanted.
"It's a massive opportunity because he will play every week, it's a great environment to play your football and a better environment than Brighton.
"Is it a progression in his career? Yes it is. It's easy to look at last season and think Arsenal won't be competitive. But they could get into the top-four next season.
"You can only move to a club that wants you. I agree that his quality and potential is really good and I'm surprised that Manchester United or Chelsea haven't come in for him."
