The summer transfer window is open for some leagues in Europe and there’s plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!
TOP STORY: Arsenal keen on Saints’ Lavia
Arsenal are facing competition from three Premier League sides in the race to sign Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia, according to the Independent.
Chelsea, Manchester United, and Liverpool, are all reported to be keen on the 19-year-old Belgium youngster, who impressed last season despite his side suffering relegation to the Championship. While the Saints have been looking for an offer in the region of £45 million, there is belief that they could now increase their valuation as interest continues to grow in Lavia’s signature.
The Gunners have already begun negotiations with his representatives over a switch to the Emirates, with manager Mikel Arteta seeing him as a potential alternative to Brighton‘s Moises Caicedo, but the latest suggests that they could now be forced to fend off interest for another one of their transfer priorities.
Lavia arrived at St. Mary’s Stadium from Manchester City last summer, who inserted a clause into the deal that would allow them to sign him back for £40m in 2024.
