Liverpool have reportedly made a second bid for Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia. The midfielder has also agreed personal terms with the Premier League side.
Hence, Jurgen Klopp’s side have made a bid in the region of 42 million. However, Southampton are already thinking of rejecting the offer.
LIVERPOOL AND ROMEO LAVIA TRANSFER LINKS FULL STORY
According to reports, Liverpool have made a second bid for Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia. This also comes after Southampton rejected the first bid in the region of 38 million. Hence, the Premier League giants have now made a bid in the region of 42 million including the add-ons. However, it looks like Southampton are in no mood to accept the bid.
It looks like Liverpool will need more bids to sign Romeo Lavia. This is because Southampton are prepared to reject the offer. The Saints want a fee in the region of 50 million. They are also not in a hurry to sell their players despite relegation to the Championship. Hence, there is a chance that the Reds will move to different targets.
JURGEN KLOPP NEEDS A NEW MIDFIELDER SIGNING BEFORE THE START OF THE SEASON
Liverpool are aware that Klopp will need one more midfielder signing this summer transfer window. This is also because they have confirmed the sales of Fabinho and Henderson to the Saudi League. Hence, they need to have to at least one more new midfielder signing for squad depth and squad competition this season.
Therefore, Liverpool are monitoring the situation of other midfielders than Romeo Lavia. They are also aware that Chelsea also want to hijack the move. However, the first preference for Lavia at the moment is to move to the Reds to play under Klopp. Hence, he has also agreed personal terms with the Premier League giants.
There is a feeling that Liverpool will push for the signing of Romeo Lavia. This is because Lavia is their top transfer target this summer transfer window. However, it looks like he will only leave for the 50 million transfer fee demanded by Southampton.
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