Liverpool’s Romeo Lavia Transfer Talks “Ongoing”
Liverpool have been linked with Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia for some time now, and reports suggest that talks between the two clubs are “ongoing”. The 19-year-old has been subject to plenty of reports in recent weeks, with a move from the Saints expected after their relegation to the Championship.
Southampton boss Russell Martin is all but resigned to losing some of his key players but they are not to allow Lavia to leave without demanding a sizeable fee. Sky Sports’ Melissa Reddy has reported that the south coast side are “confident” of securing £50 million for a player who has made only 29 Premier League appearances.
For Liverpool, the word has been that they will need to see a player make way before a third midfielder can arrive, with Thiago heading that list. Now, Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg says talks “are concrete and ongoing” between the club and player’s representatives, once again emphasising the suitability of Lavia for Klopp.
Lavia’s Potential Move to Liverpool
Romeo Lavia is one of the most sought-after young players in Europe and his potential move to Liverpool could be a major coup for the Reds. The 19-year-old has already made 29 Premier League appearances for Southampton and has shown glimpses of his potential.
The Saints are reportedly asking for a fee of £50 million for their starlet, but Liverpool may be able to negotiate a lower fee due to Southampton’s relegation to the Championship. Liverpool will also need to make room in their squad for Lavia, with Thiago being the most likely player to make way.
Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg has reported that talks between Liverpool and Lavia’s representatives are “concrete and ongoing”, suggesting that the Reds are serious about bringing the midfielder to Anfield. Plettenberg also adds that he “understands there is no agreement in terms of [a] salary”, which is not unusual at this stage of their interest.
Man City Buyback Option
Southampton will be keen to get the best possible deal for their star player, and they have an ace up their sleeve in the form of Man City’s buyback option. The Citizens have a clause in their agreement with the Saints that allows them to buy back Lavia for £40 million next summer, which gives Southampton a strong position when it comes to any negotiations.
The coming weeks will be interesting as Lavia will be eager to return to the top flight and will know he is not short on suitors, which could force Southampton’s hands. Liverpool will be hoping to get a deal done quickly as they look to build on their impressive start to the transfer window with the signings of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai.
Conclusion
Liverpool have been linked with Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia for some time now, and reports suggest that talks between the two clubs are “ongoing”. The 19-year-old has been subject to plenty of reports in recent weeks, with a move from the Saints expected after their relegation to the Championship.
Southampton are reportedly asking for a fee of £50 million for their starlet, but Liverpool may be able to negotiate a lower fee due to Southampton’s relegation to the Championship. The Saints also have an ace up their sleeve in the form of Man City’s buyback option which allows them to buy back Lavia for £40 million next summer.
The coming weeks will be interesting as Lavia will be eager to return to the top flight and will know he is not short on suitors, which could force Southampton’s hands. Liverpool will be hoping to get a deal done quickly as they look to build on their impressive start to the transfer window.