It has been reported that Arsenal are edging closer and close to signing former Manchester City wonderkid Romeo Lavia.
This comes from Fabrizio Romano, after it was claimed on Monday that talks had already taken place over the 19-year-old’s potential move to Mikel Arteta’s side.
Now, it seems like it is only a matter of time until Manchester City may have to watch Romeo Lavia become an Arsenal player.
Fabrizio Romano: Arsenal ‘advancing’ in pursuit to complete Romeo Lavia pursuit
When Pep Guardiola’s side sold the Belgian defensive midfielder to Southampton for £12 million (Fabrizio Romano), a buy-back clause was inserted, that would only be valid in 2024.
But the teenager took the Premier League by storm, which has now meant that City look likely to lose a player that would have been the perfect understudy to Rodri.
However, Fabrizio Romano has now revealed that Arsenal are ‘advancing’ in their pursuit to sign Romeo Lavia but yet to have submitted an official bid.
In addition, Southampton are expecting the Gunners to shell out a record fee for a U-21 player to secure his services.
Kalvin Phillips’ redemption arc can ensure how City feel about losing the wonderkid
While there is no running away from the fact that Manchester City would likely be gutted about Romeo Lavia potentially playing for Arsenal, Kalvin Phillips could ensure that those regrets become a thing of the past.
In his debut season at the Etihad Stadium, while he has won the treble, injuries and a failure to push Rodri for a starting place has meant the Englishman has been a mere squad player.
However, as is the case with several new signings at City, if Phillips kicks on and showcased why the club signed him in the first place, Lavia’s presence at the Emirates Stadium will not bug English football’s dominant force.
Whether Kalvin Phillips will redeem himself is an answer only time has in store but he certainly has the ability to do so.
