Manchester City remain favorites to sign midfielder Romeo Lavia. Southampton returned to the nest because there was a buy-back clause in the contract.
Football Insider reports that Manchester City hold a huge advantage in bringing former club youngster Lavia back from Southampton. During the trading market this summer Lavia, 19, recently moved to Southampton last summer by signing a long-term contract until 2027.
But there are conditions that Manchester City can buy back and must be notified every time when receiving offers from other ufabet clubs Lavia has made 16 appearances in the Premier League this season and 21 in all competitions.
He is the main body of Southampton causing many clubs to pay attention One of them is Arsenal, the Premier League leader.Report from Fabrizio Romano, famous Italian journalist. It was previously stated that Manchester City could buy Lavia back for £40 million.
Manchester City are more likely to bring Lavia back to the Etihad Stadium if Ilkay Gundoane leaves the club this summer. Previously, Kevin De Bruyne had guaranteed that he would have a bright future ahead.
Speaking about Lavia’s potential, Citizens midfield star Kevin de Bruyne insisted the youngster can become a “top player” in the future.
He has become a regular starter at Southampton since joining for a reported potential fee of £14million, making 21 appearances across all competitions after recovering from an early-season hamstring injury.