Liverpool enter into an important week where the Romeo Lavia’s potential transfer to Merseyside from Southampton will be at the centre of.

As the Reds prepare for their opening Premier League match against Chelsea, in the background of the club, the recruitment team are working overtime.

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After signing both Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, the club have stood still in the transfer market, in terms of incomings.

A defensive midfielder is next up on the agenda for Jurgen Klopp, who has had to play Curtis Jones in the role over the pre-season.

Southampton’s Romeo Lavia tops to list of targets but Liverpool have failed on two occasions to negotiate the Championship side’s asking price.


Romeo Lavia Week

According to a well-known reporter, despite the the failed bids, Romeo Lavia to Liverpool may still happen.

Fabrizio Romano made an appearance on Born n Red and has stated that Liverpool are back in contact with Southampton for Romeo Lavia.

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The reliable journalist said the transfer is ‘very possible’ after the Reds had their first two bids rejected by the Championship club.

Southampton left the Liverpool target out of their 2-1 win over Sheffield Wednesday in their opening match on Friday night.

Could this transfer finally get over the line and will Liverpool cough up the money required to do so? This week will say a lot about the club’s expectations.

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