Today, there hasn’t been significant advancements in Arsenal’s pursuit of Romeo Lavia. Instead, the two focuses have been on Kai Havertz, where the Gunners have seemingly secured the deal and on Declan Rice, where the Gunners plan to submit a third bid after their second was rejected.
However, this doesn’t mean they’ve pulled out of the race to sign Lavia. Instead, they will come back to Lavia once Rice is signed. Or at least that is what transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has claimed.
Arsenal will bid again for Declan Rice as plans remain clear: he’s top target and the club wants to get it done. 🚨⚪️🔴 #AFC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 20, 2023
Timing of new bid not clear yet but it’s guaranteed that Arsenal won’t stop on this one.
No plan to bid for Roméo Lavia until they get Rice deal sealed. pic.twitter.com/Nu4LkSJ0Os
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Arsenal shortlist Amadou Onana as Romeo Lavia’s alternative
But, what happens if Arsenal don’t manage to sign Romeo Lavia? I mean, the Southampton teenager is bound to receive plenty of interest from other clubs since he is a wanted man. Further, we know that the Gunners like to have back-up plans which is a large reason why their recruitment has been successful in recent windows.
Well, fear not. The Gunners are not resting on their laurels.
According to GIVEMESPORT, Amadou Onana is being considered by Mikel Arteta as a potential alternative to Romeo Lavia. The Everton midfielder plays in a similar role and will fill the void left by Thomas Partey’s Emirates Stadium departure.
🚨 Arsenal are now exploring the possibility of signing Everton midfielder Amadou Onana at the Emirates Stadium, journalist Dean Jones has told GIVEMESPORT.
— afcsphere (@afcsphere) June 20, 2023
🗣️ He said: “Lavia is on the list. So, I think that they are looking at that as an option. I don't think they are… pic.twitter.com/OvNXgAKe8y
Do you think Amadou Onana is a sufficient alternative to Romeo Lavia?