According to The Guardian, Arsenal's business in the transfer market is far from concluded. The Gunners have already secured the services of Kai Havertz from local rivals Chelsea, while deals for Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber are said to be nearing completion at the Emirates Stadium. Nevertheless, Arsenal has been linked heavily with Romeo Lavia, a talented young midfielder from Southampton, who has also attracted interest from Liverpool and Manchester City.
Renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano claims that Arsenal and Liverpool are presently the frontrunners in the pursuit of Lavia's signature this summer. The 19-year-old is likely to seek a new club in the coming weeks following Southampton's relegation from the Premier League.
However, Arsenal's lavish spending in the current window might complicate their efforts to secure Lavia. The aforementioned £50 million valuation by Southampton poses a considerable challenge for the Gunners.
It is evident that Arsenal is keen on bolstering their midfield by pursuing Lavia, aiming to inject youthful vigor and depth into their revamped squad. The Belgian talent, who enjoyed an impressive debut season in the Premier League with Southampton, has been hailed as an exceptional prospect since his move from Manchester City last summer.
Arsenal appears determined to reshape their midfield this offseason, having already acquired the services of Havertz and with a potential deal for Rice on the horizon. Departures, such as Granit Xhaka's move to Bayer Leverkusen and the uncertain future of Thomas Partey, will likely play a role in determining Arsenal's ability to pursue Lavia. Should the youngster's price tag decrease in the upcoming weeks, it would not be surprising to witness Arsenal make a move for his services.