Arsenal to continue investing with bid for prodigal youngster
The Gunners have not shied away from spending big money this summer, splashing the cash on players such as Kai Havertz, Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber.
After narrowly missing out on the Premier League title last season, the club is hoping to go one step ahead next season, by finally coming out on the top after 18 years.
And they are doing everything in their capacity to ensure that they don’t come short. After already making three marquee signings, the North London outfit are planning to make a move for Southampton’s Romeo Lavia.
🔴⚠️ Be caution to the come back of Arsenal on the Romeo Lavia’s case when Thomas Partey transfer to Saudi Arabia will be completed. He’s the main option but not the only one and they will not hesitate and actually have several advantages on their hands that could switch the…
— Sacha Tavolieri (@sachatavolieri) July 15, 2023
As Thomas Partey’s move away from the club looks imminent, the Gunners would need additions in that department despite signing Rice from West Ham United.
Belgian reporter Sacha Tavolieri has claimed that Arsenal will come back to the table for the negotiations of the 19-year-old.
Sacha said in a tweet, “Be caution to the comeback of Arsenal on the Romeo Lavia’s case when Thomas Partey transfer to Saudi Arabia will be completed. He’s the main option but not the only one and they will not hesitate and actually have several advantages on their hands that could switch the balance into the deal of the Belgian midfielder this summer.”
He concluded, “Epic fight incoming.” While the first part of the tweet sounded optimistic, he ended the tweet by stating that the competition for his services will be immense.
Romeo Lavia: a great example of being "press-resistant". These are traits we must prioritise and nurture in Youth Development.
– Use of feints and late/sharp twists of his body to disguise movement
– Keeps body in between man and ball to shield and hide it
– Takes risks! pic.twitter.com/LoAGzs3qHu— Josh Bednash (@joshbednash2) July 11, 2023
Liverpool is just one name which is pursuing the signing of the Belgian. But Arsenal certainly have a lot of advantages. The first one being the allure of being in the Champions League.
While the other one being the opportunity that the club gives to the youngsters, and being the youngest team in the league certainly sends out a strong message.
Let’s see how the situation will unfold in the giving months. But if they can convince Lavia to make the switch to the Emirates Stadium, it would turn out to be another statement signing by Edu and co.
Writer – Yash Bisht
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We have a complete midfield right now, with proper blend of youth and experience; we should give Partey a new contract.
Loosing both Partey & Xakha feels like a big risk and will not be a continuation rather it will feel more like midfield overhaul/fresh start.
I watched Lavia in a couple of games last season against leeds, everton, Brenford & he seems to still have very poor games in his play. He would need to improve consistency levels before we can confidently call him an equal/better replacement to Partey – especially the Partey we saw last season Aug – March…..Best case scenario, even IF we bring Lavia, Arsenal should delay Partey’s departure to at-least January, slowly integrate the new players before we can confidently release both our best central mid players in our most successful season in the last decade.
Loosing Partey now might be very risky. For a player like Lavia to strive at Arsenal, he will need to learn from someone like Partey or else, he will end up like Lokonga. Let Partey stay one more season, balance with the new intakes and the rest is history.