Fabrizio Romanohas provided an update on theRomeo Lavia transfersituation in today’s edition of hisexclusive column for CaughtOffside.
There has been plenty oftransfer gossipsurroundingSouthamptonstarlet Lavia for some time, and Romano has provided his latest information onLiverpooland Arsenal’s pursuit of the 19-year-old.
It seems that although there has also been some interest from Manchester United and Chelsea in recent times, it is nowLiverpoolandArsenalshowing the strongest interest in Lavia this summer.
The highly-rated Belgian youngster could be iԀєɑł for the Reds as they look to continue their midfield rebuilding job, with Romano explaining that it had always been their ρłɑɴ to make three signings in that area of the pitch after so many player exits at the єɴԀ of last season.
Arsenal, meanwhile, are also in the race for Lavia, with the Gunners set to make a decision on how strongly to pursue him once they finalise the Declan Rice signing, while decisions should also come soon on Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey.
Romeo Lavia is a target forLiverpooland Arsenal
“It could be a crucial few weeks ahead for Romeo Lavia. Chelsea and Manchester United are still keeping an eye on his situation, but the reality is that Chelsea are focusing on Moises Caicedo,” Romano said.
“Arsenal also have an interest in Lavia but are 100% focused on closing the Ԁєɑł for Declan Rice at the moment, and then Jurrien Timber. Still, Lavia could be an option for them if Thomas Partey leaves the club.
“As previously mentioned, Partey has interest from Juventus and from Saudi clubs, but as of now this is still nothing advanced. There has also been a verbal agreement for Granit Xhaka to join Bayer Leverkusen, which has been in place since May. It’s very advanced, but now it’s up toArsenal, they will look to resolve final details of the Rice story and then decide on Xhaka and Partey.
