Manchester United's hopes of locking down Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia as a long-replacement for Casemiro could be scuppered by interest from Arsenal.
Casemiro has made a significant impact at Old Trafford since his blockbuster switch from Real Madrid last summer, but at 31, Erik ten Hag already has one eye on sourcing a long-term heir for the Brazilian.
Lavia, 19, fits the bill after impressing for Southampton, who have given the former Manchester City youngster his first taste of senior football. The midfielder has been a shining light amid the Saints' troubles in the Premier League and is likely to attract interest at the end of the season regardless of whether or not the club retain their top-flight status.
