Arsenal could now be ‘more keen’ to sign £45m star at the Emirates

Arsenal could now be ‘more keen’ to sign Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia after his difficult experience this season, journalist Dean Jones has told GIVEMESPORT.

The 19-year-old has been a bright spark for the Saints despite their struggles in the Premier League.

Lavia has been heavily linked with a move away from the south coast ahead of the summer transfer window, with the Belgium international unlikely to want to stay at the club if they suffer relegation to the Championship.

Even if Southampton stayed in the division, Lavia has shown he has the ability to play at a higher level and that’s before considering the potential he has to continue to grow.

That is now looking like a serious possibility for Ruben Selles’ side, and according to Football Insider, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United are all interested in Lavia, who could cost in the region of £45m.

Jones previously told GIVEMESPORT that he believes Mikel Arteta would have been impressed with how Lavia has been able to shine in a poor Southampton side.

Signing a midfielder appears to be a priority for the Gunners in the summer transfer window

Pep Guardiola recently told the media that he had an ‘incredible’ opinion of Lavia, who left Manchester City last summer.