Latest news on Romeo Lavia's possible move to Liverpool

Liverpool are working flat out these days to bring in more reinforcements ahead of the 2023-24 season (the Premiership kicks off on Friday and the Reds open on Sunday against Chelsea, no less). And, in particular, for Jürgen Klopp's side it is essential to reinforce their midfield, after the departure of Jordan Henderson (Al Ettifaq) and Fabinho (Al Ittihad) to Saudi Arabia.

According to English media, Liverpool have made a third offer to Southampton for Belgian midfielder Romeo Lavia, an offer that would rise to 52 million euros. But Southampton insist they will not transfer Romeo Lavia for less than 58 million euros, the price at which they have valued the player. Negotiations between the clubs, in any case, continue. Lavia wants to leave for Jürgen Klopp's side.

The Belgian, 19, came through the youth ranks at Manchester City and joined Southampton in 2022. He is contracted to the Saint Mary's Stadium club until 2027. He has been capped once for Belgium's senior side. As it happens, Romeo Lavia was left on the bench last Friday for relegated Southampton's debut in the new edition of the Championship. In Matchday 1 of the 2023-24 tournament, the Saints beat Sheffield Wednesday 2-1 to earn a 2-1 win in the second half of the season. 

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As Liverpool prepare for their Premier League debut away to Chelsea, journalist Sacha Tavolieri reported a few hours ago that Romeo Lavia was excluded from Tuesday's training session at Southampton, which is an indication that he could be set to join Liverpool later today.