Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has said he is checking on Romeo Lavia's health against Southampton at the weekend.
The pair were spotted talking after the Saints were beaten 4-1 by Man City in the Premier League on Saturday.
Lavia, a former young Manchester City star, was withdrawn from the match due to a hamstring strain.
"He's 17/18 and how many minutes has he played in the Premier League?" Guardiola said after the game.
“With an experienced player from Ward-Pr’s, very good. I asked him about the injury, if it's just fatigue or cramps, I hope it's not serious.
“I'm happy because he's a really good guy and the potential we see there is huge. The problem is that if he stays with us, he won't play.
"So to have a chance to go to the Premier League with Southampton, who are working so well with the academy - what an opportunity. To be playing week in, week out, for him and his experience, that's what that was wonderful."
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Arsenal are currently in the title race on the pitch, but they are also busy behind the scenes as it has been revealed that they are trying to extend the contracts of three players.
Arsenal are in a title chase as they currently top the Premier League table with 69 points from 28 games, but are trailed by second-placed Manchester City with 61 points plus a game. As the club search for their first Premier League title since 2004, they are also busy in the transfer market, looking to secure the futures of some of their key players.
Transfer information expert Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Arsenal's current aim is to extend the contracts of William Saliba, Bukayo Saka and Aaron Ramsdale, after which other players will also be invited to discuss terms. their with the club.
William Saliba joined Arsenal from Saint-Étienne in 2019 but it was not until this season that he got the chance to showcase his talents at the Emirates Stadium and he quickly became a fan favorite thanks to his impressive performances. . BURNLEY, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 18:
(From left) Aaron Ramsdale and Bukayo Saka of Arsenal before the Premier League match between Burnley and Arsenal at Turf Moor on September 18, 2021 in Burnley, England.
Bukayo Saka has been one of Arsenal's most impressive players this season, scoring 12 goals and providing 10 assists in all competitions.
Aaron Ramsdale has also been impressive for Arsenal this season. The 24-year-old goalkeeper has kept 12 clean sheets this season and is seen as a key part of Mikel Arteta's future plans.
Finally, Granit Xhaka is another player Arsenal want to keep. The Swiss midfielder has been at the club since 2016 and the club have the option to extend his contract until June 2025, so there's nothing to panic about extending at the moment.
It remains to be seen if Arsenal can tie up these three key players before their contracts expire, but it looks like they are doing everything they can to ensure they stay at the Emirates Stadium for years to come. With the Premier League title in hand, securing these three players could be crucial to helping them achieve their goals this season.
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