Arsenalare focusing onKai Havertz, Jurrien Timber, andDeclan Rice, but a move for Romeo Lavia could happen in the ‘second step of the transfer window’, transfer expertFabrizio Romanohas exclusively told GIVEMESPORT.
After being pipped to the Premier League title by Manchester City last season, Mikel Arteta will want reinforcements for hisArsenalside.
The Gunners have acted quickly since the summer transfer window opened, identifying high-profile targets in the early stages.
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The Athletic journalistDavid Ornsteinhas ɾєρօɾτed thatArsenalhave reached an agreement in principle forHavertz, submitted an offer totalling £90m forRice, and are working on a Ԁєɑł to signTimber, with the three Ԁєɑłs potentially totalling £205m.
Another name who has been linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium is Southampton midfielder Lavia, withFootball Insiderclaiming that the Belgian has verbally agreed to join the club.
A ɾєρօɾτ fromThe Telegraphhas suggested that Granit Xhaka is expected to leave the club to join Bayer Leverkusen, with Thomas Partey also available for transfer this summer.
As a result, midfield signings will be necessary, but the north London club’s priority appears to be Havertz, Rice, and Timber, for now.
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Romano has proposed thatArsenalmay look to sign a second midfielder in the second stage of the transfer window, possibly after concluding Ԁєɑłs for Timber, Rice, and Havertz.
When quizzed on Arsenal’s interest in Lavia, who could cost in the region of£40m, speaking to GIVEMESPORT, he said:”It’s also relevant at the moment. The intention atArsenalis to focus onDeclan Rice, to focus on closing theKai HavertzԀєɑł, and then Jurrien Timber.
“So, this is why the second midfielder is probably something that will come to the second step of the transfer window.”
What’s next for Arsenal?
It’s no surprise that the aforementioned players are considered a priority for the Gunners.
Rice will undoubtedly be a huge improvement in midfield, Havertz’s versatility gives Arteta multiple different options next season, and Timber is a young, up-and-coming talent to provide competition in defence.
Lavia, on the other hand, although unbelievably talented, isn’t as crucial as a player like Rice in midfield.
Rice could come in and instantly start forArsenal, whereas Lavia is still only 19 years old.
