First up, The Athletic report that if Arsenal sign Declan Rice, there is a good chance Thomas Partey will not be first-choice in his position anymore. And if Partey is to leave, a replacement would be needed – in addition to the pursuit of Rice.
One of the players seemingly being targeted to fill that role is Southampton’s Roman Lavia.
The midfielder is expected to leave the south coast this summer after the Saints were relegated, and David Ornstein has an update on both him and the Gunners’ pursuit of Brighton’s Moises Caicedo.
Ornstein claims Moises Caicedo is admired but Arsenal have not prioritized him in this window.
And although Romeo Lavia has been heavily linked with an Emirates switch, there are no developments on that front and he is also being followed closely by other big teams.
Finally, the future of Folarin Balogun has been up in the air after his impressive loan stint in France. But now, it is reported that all indications are that the striker will be sold this summer.
Liverpool & Newcastle the only teams willing to meet asking price of midfielder
