Arsenal will reportedly look to steal a march on Liverpool and seal a deal for Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia this summer.
The Gunners, who finished as runners-up to Manchester City in the Premier League last season, have been the early pace-setters in the transfer window this summer having already finalised a deal for Kai Havertz. West Ham captain Declan Rice and Ajax defender Jurrien Timber are expected to follow in the coming days.
According to The Times, however, Mikel Arteta's side are also keen on recruiting Lavia, who was part of the Southampton side relegated from the Premier League at the end of the season. The 19-year-old midfielder joined the Saints in a £12m deal from Manchester City 12 months ago and was one of the few positives from a disastrous season at St Mary's.
