Indeed, Caught Offside are informed that Arsenal have been waiting for Amartey's deal to be confirmed before moving for Kante, but that the Gunners will make
a formal approach for the player at the beginning of next week.
Meanwhile, Liverpool have been attempting to rebuild their relationship with Southampton behind the scenes and have not felt able to launch a
formal bid
for the
player, feeling they have to wait
for an invitation to do so — or
for another club to open bidding — after their apology last month
for an improper
approach.