Arsenal are pushing hard to sign Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia.

However, they will delay making a formal offer for the youngster.

Arsenal wish to close a deal for West Ham captain Declan Rice before focusing on Lavia as their next midfield addition.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports: "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."