Liverpool Agree Fee with Southampton for Romeo Lavia

Liverpool have finally agreed a fee with Southampton for Romeo Lavia, according to reports. This comes after the Reds failed to sign Moises Caicedo from Brighton in a British record deal.

The 19-year-old Belgian international has been the subject of three bids from Liverpool, all of which were rejected by Southampton. However, the Reds have now agreed a deal with the Saints worth £60 million.

The news comes as Chelsea have agreed a £115 million package with Brighton to sign Caicedo. This leaves Liverpool in an even more desperate search for a defensive midfielder.

Liverpool’s Pursuit of Lavia

Liverpool had attempted to negotiate Southampton below their £50 million price tag with bids of £37 million, £41 million and £46 million. This caused frustration among supporters, as the Reds were perceived to be haggling for a player who would have benefited from a longer bedding-in period.

The club will now need to spend more than they would have hoped on the teenager following Chelsea’s offer of £55 million. However, it remains to be seen whether they can convince Lavia to move to Anfield, with “indications [he] favours a move to Chelsea.”

Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri has corroborated the reports, explaining that “things could develop quickly but it’s not over yet.”

Liverpool’s Search for a Defensive Midfielder

Liverpool are now rivalling Chelsea for the Belgium international. The Reds are the only club with an agreement with Southampton, according to Jacob Steinberg of the Guardian.

Further developments are expected on Monday, with Liverpool undoubtedly keen to bring their next signing in as soon as possible.

The Reds have been linked with a number of defensive midfielders this summer, including Boubakary Soumare, Thomas Partey and Declan Rice. However, it seems that Lavia is their top target at the moment.

Conclusion

Liverpool have finally agreed a fee with Southampton for Romeo Lavia, after three bids were rejected by the Saints. The Reds are now rivalling Chelsea for the Belgium international, with it remaining to be seen whether they can convince him to move to Anfield.

Further developments are expected on Monday, with Liverpool undoubtedly keen to bring their next signing in as soon as possible. The Reds have been linked with a number of defensive midfielders this summer, but it seems that Lavia is their top target at the moment.