Liverpool appear to have got the ball rolling with regards to bringing Romeo Lavia to Anfield this summer.
The Reds have already signed two midfielders this summer, but they’ll be needing more before the window shuts.
Jordan Henderson and Fabinho both look set to make the move to the Saudi Pro League in the coming weeks.
Liverpool appear to have set their sights on Lavia, who plays for relegated Southampton, as a replacement.
Fabrizio Romano took to Twitter on Tuesday afternoon with updates on the Reds’ pursuit of the 19-year-old.
At 1:28pm BST, he reported that Liverpool had approached Saints over Lavia following talks on player side.
Later on in the afternoon, Romano claimed that the Reds have been told of how much the Belgian would cost.
Southampton have made it “clear during direct contacts with Liverpool today” that only £50million will suffice.
The Reds “will keep working on it”, added the transfer insider.
Our view
It’s great to see Liverpool make a concrete approach for Lavia, who they’ve made one of their top candidates.
The Reds have been put in a difficult position amid potential departures for two of their veteran midfielders.
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