Liverpool Set to Make Opening Offer for Southampton Midfielder Romeo Lavia
Liverpool are set to make an opening offer to sign Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia, according to reports. The 19-year-old has attracted interest from Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea this summer, and the Reds are now preparing their first offer for the talented midfielder.
Jurgen Klopp Looking to Revamp Midfield
Jurgen Klopp is looking to revamp his midfield this summer and Liverpool completed their £60 million deal to sign Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig over the weekend. Liverpool are keen to sign a third midfielder following the arrivals of Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister, who joined in a £35m deal from Brighton last month, and they are now focusing on a deal for Lavia.
Southampton Holding Out for £50 Million Transfer Fee
According to talkSPORT, Liverpool are preparing their first offer for the 19-year-old, while Southampton are holding out for a £50 million transfer fee. The report also claims that Chelsea’s co-director of recruitment Joe Shields had recommended Lavia to Mauricio Pochettino but the club have alternative midfield targets.
Arsenal and Chelsea Also Interested in Signing Lavia
Arsenal have also expressed an interest in signing Lavia this summer but the Gunners have made Declan Rice their top priority and are closing in on a £105m deal with West Ham. Lavia joined Southampton in a £14m deal from Manchester City last year and delivered several impressive performances in his first season in the Premier League. City did include a buyback option in their agreement with Southampton, however, it will not be activated until next summer.
Conclusion
It remains to be seen if Liverpool will be able to agree a deal with Southampton for Lavia, but it appears that the Reds are keen to add another midfielder to their squad this summer. Arsenal and Chelsea have also been linked with the 19-year-old, but it appears that Liverpool are in pole position to land the talented midfielder.