Liverpool’s pursuit of a Fabinho successor has added another name to the list as number one target, Romeo Lavia, seems out of reach due to his price tag given by Southampton.
A summer rebuild is underway at Anfield, as new signings Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai prepare to play their first match tomorrow in the Reds’ pre-season friendly against Karlsruher SC.
However, as two players look to be playing in a Liverpool red for the first time, two others are potentially leaving, with one seemingly having played his last game for the club.
Jordan Henderson is wanted by Saudi Arabian club Steven Gerrard’s Al-Ettifaq, but the Brazilian’s
move to Al-Ittihad is closer than his current teammate’s.
Many fans were calling for the club to bring in at least three new centre-midfielders this summer, but with recent events, it’s understandable that incoming expectations increase.
Southampton’s Romeo Lavia is a player that Liverpool reportedly admire, unfortunately, the price tag the Championship side has giving him is deemed too high for interested clubs.
Fabinho Out, Cheaper Option In?
A report by Athletic’s James Pearce revealed four players who the Reds have listed. Manchester City’s Kalvin Phillips, Bayern’s Ryan Gravenberch, and Manchester United target Sofyan Amrabat are among the targets, however, Southampton’s Romeo Lavia is reported as the top target.
According to David Lynch, Atalanta midfielder Teun Koopmeiners, who can play in midfield and cover defence, is another target but is seen as a alternative to Romeo Lavia.
The 25 year old played a huge part in the Italian side’s push for Europe, bagging himself a hat trick in the last match of the season.
As current defensive midfielder, Fabinho, who is expected to join Saudi Arabian club Al Ittihad according to Ian Doyle, the Reds will need to bring at least, possibly two to play in that role.
Southampton are asking for £50m for Lavia, meaning Dutchman Koopmeiners seems to be a cheaper option (valued at 30m Euros) which tends to be the way forward at times for the club.
Is targeting the cheaper option the correct way to go when replacing such a big player? Many will say no.