Fabrizio Romano has supplied an replace on the Romeo Lavia switch scenario in as we speak’s version of his exclusive column for CaughtOffside.
There was loads of switch gossip surrounding Southampton starlet Lavia for a while, and Romano has supplied his newest data on Liverpool and Arsenal’s pursuit of the 19-year-old.
It appears that evidently though there has additionally been some curiosity from Manchester United and Chelsea in current instances, it’s now Liverpool and Arsenal displaying the strongest curiosity in Lavia this summer season.
The highly-rated Belgian teenager could possibly be perfect for the Reds as they give the impression of being to proceed their midfield rebuilding job, with Romano explaining that it had at all times been their plan to make three signings in that space of the pitch after so many participant exits on the finish of final season.
Arsenal, in the meantime, are additionally within the race for Lavia, with the Gunners set to decide on how strongly to pursue him as soon as they finalise the Declan Rice signing, whereas choices must also come quickly on Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey.
“It could possibly be a vital few weeks forward for Romeo Lavia. Chelsea and Manchester United are nonetheless keeping track of his scenario, however the actuality is that Chelsea are specializing in Moises Caicedo,” Romano mentioned.
“Arsenal even have an curiosity in Lavia however are 100% targeted on closing the deal for Declan Rice in the meanwhile, after which Jurrien Timber. Nonetheless, Lavia could possibly be an possibility for them if Thomas Partey leaves the membership.
“As beforehand talked about, Partey has curiosity from Juventus and from Saudi golf equipment, however as of now that is nonetheless nothing superior. There has additionally been a verbal settlement for Granit Xhaka to hitch Bayer Leverkusen, which has been in place since Might. It’s very superior, however now it’s as much as Arsenal, they may look to resolve ultimate particulars of the Rice story after which resolve on Xhaka and Partey.
“Liverpool at the moment are within the race for Lavia, they’re engaged on the deal and are having direct contacts on each the participant and membership facet. The unique plan this summer season was at all times to signal three new midfielders after Oxlade-Chamberlain, Naby Keita and James Milner left.
“Let’s see how a lot they’ll make investments on the ultimate one after already bringing in Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai. Lavia is on their listing for positive, and Khephren Thuram stays on the listing too. Now after Szoboszlai they may take their time to resolve on the midfielder scenario.
“They may additionally strengthen in defence in some unspecified time in the future this summer season, keep watch over that as a result of that’s additionally one thing they wish to do.”
