Manchester United have Mason Mount alternative lined up but could lose out to Arsenal
Manchester United are keeping tabs on Southampton’s Romeo Lavia.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the Red Devils are interested in the 19-year-old but are focusing on a deal for Mason Mount.
Understand Arsenal are advancing in talks to sign Roméo Lavia. Negotiations ongoing with Southampton and player’s camp, still no official bid #AFC
Southampton hope for their record fee for U21 player.
Man Utd interested but priority is Mount; Chelsea, keeping close eye. pic.twitter.com/Emu5XpmUkH
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 20, 2023
United saw their £40 million opening bid for the Chelsea star swiftly rebutted but are lining up an improved proposal worth £50 million.
Arsenal active on United’s targets
Meanwhile, Arsenal are actively pursuing Lavia and have kickstarted negotiations with his camp and with the Saints, so if United are eyeing the sought-after teenager as a Mount backup, they may want to act quickly.
Lavia received plaudits for his efforts across the past season despite Southampton ultimately falling down to the Championship. He is a product of Manchester City’s academy and has already made his international debut for Belgium.
His club are hoping to make a record fee by sanctioning his exit.
The Gunners are also preparing a £90 million bid for Declan Rice – another player that has been linked with United and whom they are now set to miss out on.
Looks like the Old Trafford faithful are in for a long summer!
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