Arsenal transfer news: Declan Rice yet to get his medical while the Gunners consider a deal for Romeo Lavia
Arsenal has had a good summer transfer window, with Mikel Arteta bringing in reinforcements to assist his team sustain its championship challenge.
The discussions around Declan Rice’s club-record deal with Arsenal have dragged on, despite being anticipated to be completed by early this week. There is no timetable for an announcement while Arsenal executives finalise the specifics with West Ham.
Rice is unlikely to be the sole midfield acquisition, as Arteta is also interested in signing Roemo Lavia. Mirror Football has compiled a list of the most recent Arsenal transfer speculations as Arteta continues to seek new players.
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Arsenal prepares Lavia move
Arsenal are considering a deal for Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia, as manager Mikel Arteta continues to restructure his midfield. Recruits are needed with Granit Xhaka on his way out and Albert Sambi Lokonga expressing a wish to go.
Declan Rice is getting closer to a move to Emirates Stadium, while Arteta is now looking at Lavia. That move is being prepared, according to Football. London and a bid will be launched once Rice arrives.
Manchester United, Chelsea, and Liverpool are also interested in Lavia, who is valued at £50 million by Southampton. Despite the Saints’ relegation last season, he impressed, and Arteta is eager to bring him back to the Premier League.
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