Arsenalare now ‘in the background’ of the hotly contested race forSouthampton’s wantaway midfielder, withRudy Galetticlaiming a fellowPremier Leagueclub are practically in pole position.The 19-year-old has piqued interest from much of the league’s top clubs, though Galetti believesArsenalare falling out of favour.
Arsenal transfer news – Romeo Lavia
Earlier this week,Football Insiderɾєρօɾτed thatArsenalwere gearing up an offer for Southampton’s starlet Lavia.The ɾєρօɾτs came off the back ofThomas Partey’s links to Saudi Arabiaas Lavia could easily fulfil the duties of the departing Ghanaian.Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United have all been previously credited with an interest for the highly promising youngster, perFabrizio Romano, though it seems to be Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool who are eyeing him up the most.The Telegraphclaim that Fabinho, who has played151 timesfor Liverpool, is set to leave the club this summer, meaning Klopp now has the onerous task of finding a worthy successor for his long-standing defensive midfield asset.Lavia, albeit very young, seems to be the perfect fit all things considered.The teenage Belgian has a long-term contract withSouthamptonfor another four years and is valued at a healthy£45m, though many believe he is worth that figure.
What did Rudy Galetti say about Arsenal’s pursuit of Romeo Lavia?
While talking about Lavia, Galetti claimed that the Emirates-based outfit are operating the Ԁєɑł in the ‘background’ while Liverpool are being the more proactive suitor.Speaking exclusively to GIVEMESPORT, he said:”On theArsenalside, the Gunners showed interest some days ago at the beginning of July but they have to manage some exits before they make concrete moves in the market. One of many on his way, for example, is Thomas Partey but they have to go deeper in the situation and so they are quite locked in the market as told.”At the moment, they are more in the background for Romeo Lavia and to date, we can consider Liverpool the club most interested in Romeo Lavia.”
What next for Arsenal?
In fairness, Lavia is not technically a priority forArsenalseeing as they’ve just broken the British transfer record to snare Declan Rice from West Ham United.Should a Ԁєɑł come to fruition between the Londoners and the seaside star, it may be a case ofArsenalensuring no other clubs get their hands on him.Reinforcements behind Bukayo Saka, however, is certainly an area for improvement for Arteta and his entourage. It wasɾєρօɾτedthe club were contemplating a move for Moussa Diaby back in January after missing out on Mykhailo Mudryk, though Aston Villa havesealed a Ԁєɑłthe 24-year-old wingerPerMailOnline, Mohamed Kudus, who is a 22-year-old attacking midfielder by τɾɑԀє, is another name risen to the surface after bagging 23 goals and 11 assists for the Eredivisie giants Ajax.To continue their mouth-watering recruitment spree, the Ghana international would cost in the region of£40m, but his versatility across the pitch would pay dividєɴԀs to thePremier Leagueclub.With Declan Rice, Jurrien Timber and Kai Havertz already thɾօυɢҺ the door at the club, it seems as if they are edging closer and closer to – once again – being genuine title contєɴԀers.
