Arsenalare considering a bid forSouthampton’s Romeo Lavia as they look to bolster their midfield in thesummer transferwindow.
The Gunners are looking for reinforcements in the middle of the pitch and have been pursuing a number of different options in recent weeks.
The likes ofMoises Caicedoand Declan Rice have been on their shortlist, with the latter close to completing a Ԁєɑł.
And now,Mikel Arteta’s side have turned their attention to Belgian international Lavia, who could be available for cheap in the wake of Southampton’s relegation.
However, the Gunners will also be rivalled by Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United in a battle for Lavia’s signature.
Despite Southampton’s torrid campaign, the 19-year-old still managed to impress in his debut season at St Mary’s.
With 34 appearances in all competitions, and one goal, the midfielder was a mainstay in the Saints side until the єɴԀ of the season.
Meanwhile, Granit Xhaka poised to join Bayer Leverkusen once Declan Rice’s transfer is agreed.
The Swiss international confirmed that he would be leaving the club at the єɴԀ of the season and is set for a return to Germany in the coming weeks.
The Gunners are also hopeful of luring Chelsea’s Kai Havertz to the Emirates butnow face late competition from Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich.
The Germany international was set forArsenalbut with talks stalling over the £70m asking price, Bayern have made an approach.
He is seen by the Bavarian giants as a cheap alternative toDusan Vlahovic andEintracht Frankfurt’s Kolo Muani, who’s ρłɑɴned move to the Allianzz hit an impasse on Friday
Elsewhere, Chelsea have posted interest in Celta Vigo’s sought after midfielder Gabri Veiga, 21, who has a £34m release clause.
The 21-year-old made 36 appearances in the Spanish top-flight last season and recorded 11 goals and four assists in that time.
The Spanish youngster could be seen as a replacement for the departingTiemoue Bakayoko, who was not offered a new Ԁєɑł at Stamford Bridge.
Bakayoko made 43 appearances in the 2017/2018 campaign before being shipped out on loan for the remainder of his stay in west London.
