Arsenal in pole position to sign Declan Rice, they’re closing in on the signing of Kai Havertz, and now, they’re also said to be favourites to sign Romeo Lavia.
According to Delaney, it’s very possible that we could see Arsenal operate with a midfield of Lavia and Rice next season. As the Gunners look to strengthen further.
If Arsenal do end up with both Lavia and Rice,then they will have their midfield sorted. That is for the best part of the next decade.
What can we expect in the deal for Romeo Lavia to Arsenal
Indeed, after being relegated with Southampton, the £50m man is in a position where he can actively push. That is to push for a move this summer without much resentment. And with Arsenal said to be favourites for his signature, he could well end up at the Emirates very soon.
Unfortunately, if Arsenal do pursue both Lavia and Rice, that probably spells the end of any idea of Moises Caicedo coming to north London. But if Lavia and Rice both live up to their potential. It won’t be long before Caicedo is a long-forgotten after-thought for the Gunners.
Indeed, at the age of just 19, Lavia is set to be a top player at this level for the next 15 years. While Rice is a spring chicken in his own right at the age of 24.
The deal to sign Rice has hit a bit of a snag over the past 24 hours. This is after Arsenal’s opening bid was rejected and Manchester City entered the race. But signing Lavia could be a more simple move.
Declan Rice to Arsenal now looks imminent as Bayern Munich back off. Arsenal believe that the player is theirs now. Talks are going on smoothly between Arsenal and West Ham. No official bid submitted so far. However, the talks are of a deal more than €100 million. €90 million will be paid straight up and the rest 10-20 million will be paid on add-ons. It’s just a matter of time before the deal gets done. Declan Rice is excited to stay at England and the prospect of Champions League football with Arsenal.
