Romeo Lavia to Liverpool Deal To Be done soon
Liverpool’s transfer window is humming with activity, with the Merseyside giants still in ‘ongoing’ talks with Southampton. The excitement surrounding a prospective move for Romeo Lavia is evident, especially given recent developments in the transfer situation.
Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool‘s flamboyant manager, is looking to bolster his squad. With the Premier League season underway and a difficult match against Chelsea on the horizon, the need for reinforcements is obvious.
Romeo Lavia to Liverpool Deal To Be done soon
SOUTHAMPTON’S STANCE ON LAVIA
Southampton, now in the Championship, are holding their ground. They’ve set a firm price of £50 million for Lavia. Liverpool’s latest £45 million proposal was quickly rejected, despite the fact that the young defensive midfielder demonstrated his skill in 34 matches the previous season.
Liverpool’s resolve, on the other hand, is unbreakable. According to sources, the club returned with an improved offer soon after their first deal was rejected.
THE RACE FOR THE BELGIAN PRODIGY
Romeo Lavia’s talent has not gone unnoticed. While Liverpool appears to be the frontrunner, other Premier League behemoths are also in the hunt. Manchester United and Chelsea have expressed an interest, particularly in light of Southampton’s recent relegation. Romeo Lavia to Liverpool Deal To Be done soon
Despite the swirling rumours, Lavia’s immediate future remains undetermined. This was clear when he was benched during Southampton’s victory over Sheffield Wednesday.
INSIDE THE TRANSFER TALKS
The ongoing negotiations between Liverpool and Southampton are intriguing. The clubs’ continuous dialogue suggests a potential agreement could be on the cards. Southampton’s insistence on a significant upfront payment, rather than staggered instalments, seems to be a sticking point.
Sky Sports’ Dharmesh Sheth said:
“Talks are ongoing, so I think there’s a deal to be done there. The fact that Liverpool have made three bids would suggest that they desperately want to bring in the player.
“The latest bid was around £45million all in, including add-ons. Even though that’s only £5million short of what Southampton are standing firm on, we haven’t really got all the information on how that deal would have been structured.
“If Southampton are standing firm on £50million, they might actually have another caveat to say they want the majority of that £50million paid up front, followed by the performance-related add-ons. They would also want those performance-related add-ons to be achievable, but the fact that they’re still talking would imply that the deal is there to be done.”
LIVERPOOL’S BACKUP PLANS
While Lavia remains a priority desire, Liverpool is also looking into other options. According to the Liverpool Echo, Jurgen Klopp is interested in Fluminense’s Andre. With nearly 150 appearances for his club, the Brazilian midfielder has piqued the interest of many European clubs.
However, Fluminense seems reluctant to part ways with their star player, even in the face of a potential £26 million offer from Liverpool.
