By Although it seems Liverpool is not his first destination, Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia has allegedly given his okay for a prospective summer transfer to the Premier League. Lavia has been closely associated with Liverpool, but despite his alleged £50 million asking price and his obvious preference for a transfer to Anfield, Liverpool has been hesitant to satisfy this demand.
The 19-year-old is reportedly being courted by Arsenal, who is prepared to make a big effort to sign him, according to recent claims from Football Insider. Lavia has expressed interest in potentially joining the Gunners. According to the source, Lavia is thought to be a huge fan of Mikel Arteta, the manager of Arsenal, and has had good interactions with the team, which led to his support of the probable move.
Despite Arsenal’s recent signing of Declan Rice for £105 million, they seem determined to secure another promising midfield talent in Lavia. Interestingly, their circumstances mirror Liverpool’s, as they face the possible departure of Thomas Partey to a club in Saudi Arabia, with the Ghanaian midfielder reportedly having agreed to terms with a team in the Middle East.
It remains to be seen whether Lavia ultimately decides to join Liverpool or Arsenal. If he chooses the latter, Liverpool appears to have alternative targets in mind. Florentino Luis, Cheick Doucoure, Joao Palhinha, Sofyan Amrabat, Ryan Gravenberch, and Kalvin Phillips have all been mentioned as potential options for Liverpool as they prepare for the potential departure of Fabinho.
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