Liverpool’s attempts to secure the services of Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia have hit a stumbling block as their third bid for the 19-year-old Belgian has been turned down. The most recent offer, which included add-ons, was valued at around £46m, falling short of Southampton’s desired price of £50m.
Lavia, who moved to Southampton from Manchester City last year for £10.5m, had an active season, making 34 appearances across various competitions. Unfortunately, despite his efforts, Southampton couldn’t avoid relegation from the Premier League to the Championship.
Liverpool’s pursuit of Lavia comes as they aim to bolster their midfield following the departures of Fabinho, Jordan Henderson, James Milner, Naby Keita, and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain during the summer. In their efforts to strengthen the midfield, Liverpool already acquired the World Cup-winning midfielder Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton for an initial fee of £35m in June and brought in Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig for £60m in July.
Despite their continued interest in Lavia, Liverpool will have to reassess their approach and possibly increase their bid if they hope to secure the talented young midfielder’s signature.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Midfielder
Q: What is the news about Romeo Lavia and Liverpool?
Q: How much was Liverpool’s latest offer for Romeo Lavia?
A: Liverpool’s latest offer for Romeo Lavia was about £46m, including add-ons.
Q: Why was Liverpool’s bid rejected?
A: Southampton reportedly wanted £50m for the 19-year-old Belgian midfielder, and Liverpool’s offer fell short of that amount.
Q: When did Romeo Lavia join Southampton, and from which club?
A: Romeo Lavia joined Southampton from Manchester City last year.
Q: How much did Southampton pay to acquire Romeo Lavia from Manchester City?
A: Southampton paid £10.5m to acquire Romeo Lavia from Manchester City.
Q: How many appearances did Romeo Lavia make for Southampton in the 2022-23 season?
A: Romeo Lavia made 34 appearances in all competitions for Southampton in the 2022-23 season.
Q: What was the outcome of Southampton’s 2022-23 season?
A: Despite Romeo Lavia’s efforts, Southampton couldn’t avoid relegation from the Premier League to the Championship.
Q: Why is Liverpool looking to reinforce their midfield?
A: Liverpool is looking to reinforce their midfield because several key players, including Fabinho, Jordan Henderson, James Milner, Naby Keita, and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, left the club during the summer.
Q: Who are the two midfielders Liverpool has already signed?
A: Liverpool has already signed Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton for £35m and Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig for £60m to strengthen their midfield.
Q: What should Liverpool do if they want to secure Romeo Lavia’s signature?
A: Liverpool may need to reassess their approach and possibly increase their bid if they hope to secure Romeo Lavia’s signature as Southampton wants £50m for him.
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2 comments
c’mon reds, we got mac allister & szoboszlai, now lavia is the missin’ piece! #transferdrama
lfc needs strong midfielders. lavia could be perfect. hope klopp gets him soon. #YNWA