Arsenal transfer round-up: Lavia bid expected as Caicedo decision made amid Rice pressure

Arsenal transfer round-up: Lavia bid expected as Caicedo decision made amid Rice pressure Arsenal are pushing ahead with their plans to bolster Mikel Arteta's midfield and Declan Rice is not their only target, with Southampton youngster Romeo Lavia on their rader Arsenal are extremely busy as the summer transfer window begins to heat up. Their pursuit of Declan Rice remains top of the agenda in North London, with sporting director Edu spinning several plates. Kai Havertz will undergo a medical this weekend ahead of a £65million move from Chelsea – and, while he will be the first, he could quickly be followed by others. The Gunners are intent on getting their business done as early as possible, rather than leaving it until near the deadline on September 1. Mikel Arteta wants new arrivals to be through the door in time for pre-season preparations – and that is clear in their moves so far. Moises Caicedo came close to joining Arsenal in the January transfer window, but a move from Brighton to the Gunners is now looking increasingly unlikely. Caicedo is poised to leave the Seagulls, but Mirror Football understands that Arsenal are focusing on Southampton star Romeo Lavia, instead of the Ecuador international.