Arsenal are interested in signing £50 million midfielder – Italian reveals

Journalist Rudy Galetti has claimed that Arsenal are one of the clubs that are interested in Romeo Lavia.

Lavia made a real name for himself last season in the Premier League with some impressive performances attracting some of the biggest clubs.

It is believed that Southampton do not want to sell the midfielder – but if clubs meet the £50 million asking price then they will allow him to make the move – especially as he doesnt fancy a season in the Championship.

ARSENAL boss Mikel Arteta has got the business that they had hoped for this transfer window – but is looking to get a few more deals done before the end of the summer and completely worry Man City.

WHAT HAS BEEN SAID? 

While talking about Lavia, Galetti claimed that the Emirates-based outfit are operating the deal in the ‘background’ while Liverpool are being the more proactive suitor.

Speaking exclusively to GIVEMESPORT, he said: “On the Arsenal side, 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.”

WILL ARSENAL MAKE A FIRM OFFER?

Lavia is valued at £50 million and that is probably why ARSENAL will not make a move for the midfielder as their midfield is pretty stacked already.

Partey looks like he is staying so he will not need to be replaced – so even though Lavia would be a very good long-term investment, he is not needed at the Emirates right now.

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