Mikel Arteta could “look at” signing the Southampton midfielder later in the transfer window.
According to Sky Sports writer Dharmesh Sheth, Arsenal is not now interested in signing Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia, although they may later in the transfer season.
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Declan Rice just signed a five-year contract after joining Arsenal for £105 million from West Ham United. Jurrien Timber, Kai Havertz, and other transfers have already been completed by Arsenal during the summer transfer window.
Mikel Arteta has already significantly improved his midfield, but the Gunners are still considering a number of other options, including Andre Trindade of Fluminense. They have already gotten in touch with the Brazilian international’s representatives.
A new development in the chase of Lavia suggests that Arteta may be entrusted with finding a successor for Thomas Partey, who has apparently decided to move to the Saudi Pro League.
Sheth claims that the Southampton midfielder is not a transfer target at the moment but suggests that he might change that later in the transfer window in an interview with GiveMeSport.
There is a lot of discussion surrounding Arsenal, the Sky Sports correspondent added. As of right now, I’ve been informed, there isn’t any interest. They may have glanced at him, but right now they don’t seem interested.
In addition to a right-sided player, is Lavia possibly someone that they look at, especially if the Thomas Partey situation persists? As I’ve said before, I just wonder if and when they can release some of these players that they don’t want in the squad anymore and see how much money they can generate for those players and see how much wages they can get knocked off the bill.
Romeo Lavia—is he a CDM?
Due to his outstanding defensive skills, which included making the most tackles, interceptions, and blocked shots of any U21 player in the Premier League last season, the 19-year-old is most frequently used as a defensive midfielder.
Additionally, the Belgian maestro is a very confident passer of the ball. Up until March 22 of last season, 78.2% of his long passes were successful, placing him 15th in the top flight among players who attempted more than 50 passes from their own half.
Given that the 30-year-old Arsenal midfielder ranks in the 85th percentile for his pass-completion rate per 90 in the past year, the starlet may be a terrific replacement for Partey should the latter leave this summer.
The Gunners don’t urgently need to buy another center midfielder in light of Rice’s recent acquisition, but the Southampton star could turn out to be a very fine acquisition later in the window, despite his stated asking price of £50 million.
Lavia, who was dubbed a “monster” by the media, had a standout Premier League campaign last year, shining in a very weak Southampton team, and he has shown that he is ready to advance to a team like Arsenal.