Arsenal are advancing in their pursuit of Southampton starlet Romeo Lavia, according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano.
The north Londoners have been heavily linked with a move for the Belgian international in recent times as holding midfielder Thomas Partey's future at the Emirates Stadium remains uncertain. It is claimed that a number of Saudi Arabian clubs are interested in signing Partey during the summer transfer window, with Lavia potentially replacing him in Mikel Arteta's squad.
Speaking about the Gunners' current plans, transfer insider Romano told Caught Offside: "Arsenal are also advancing on signing Romeo Lavia from Southampton. Manchester United and Chelsea are also still interested.