Liverpool To Bid £35m For Southampton Midfielder Romeo Lavia

Liverpool have opened negotiations with newly relegated Southampton to sign highly-rated midfielder Romeo Lavia, according to renowned journalist Sacha Tavolieri.

The Reds are ready to submit an initial bid of £35m for the 19-year-old this summer. The Belgium U-21 international has been heavily linked with a move to Anfield following the Saints’ relegation from the Premier League.

Lavia has already agreed personal terms with Jurgen Klopp’s side and has his heart set on Anfield. He was convinced by Klopp’s long-term project and is hopeful the German can help him become of the best defensive midfielders in the world.

He was one of the standout players for Southampton last season, featuring in 34 games across all competitions and making two goal contributions.

The young midfielder moved to the Saint Mary’s Stadium last summer from Manchester City and Pep Guardiola’s side are entitled to 20 percent of any fee received for his services.

Southampton value Lavia at £50m but Liverpool will hope Russell Martin’s side will accept their offer soon with the Premier League set to start next month.

Klopp is keen on revamping his midfield following the exit of Naby Keita, James Milner, and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in June. Jordan Henderson and Fabinho are also set to follow suit as they close in on moves to Saudi Arabia.

Henderson completed his medical ahead of his proposed £12m move to Steven Gerrard’s side Al Ettifaq while talks have taken place over the structure of Fabinho’s deal after Al Ittihad tabled a bid of £40m last week.

The imminent exit of the experienced duo has opened the door for further midfield additions in the coming weeks with Klopp claiming that the club will make at least one midfield signing before their league opener against Chelsea.

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ByJoseph Agbobli