Arsenal are expected to make a late summer window push to sign Romeo Lavia from Southampton, but they will likely face stiff competition for his signature. Alongside the Gunners, Liverpool and Chelsea are also interested with several midfield summer acquisitions being eyed by all three Premier League giants.
Liverpool have already confirmed two arrivals for their engine room with Alexis Mac Allister joined by Dominik Szoboszlai who had his €70million (£60.1m) transfer from RB Leipzig confirmed on Sunday. At Emirates Stadium, a £65million deal for Kai Havertz has also been announced, while Arsenal are close to reaching a final agreement to sign Declan Rice from West Ham.
Finalising that £105million move before going on to sign Jurrien Timber are the next two priorities for Arteta and Edu, but both could be wrapped up by the end of the week. The Gunners could then formally pursue a move for Lavia, although Liverpool could also be officially in the race after opening talks and confirming to Lavia's camp they will bid for him this summer.
