Liverpool have reportedly made Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia a ‘precedence’ switch amid curiosity from Arsenal and Manchester United.
On Sunday, the Anfield membership formally confirmed the signing 22-year-old Hungarian midfielder Szoboszlai after triggering his £60 million launch clause, whereas a deal for Mac Allister was agreed in early June.
Nonetheless, Klopp is eager to signal a 3rd midfielder.
Lavia has emerged as a possible possibility, with the 19-year-old anticipated to depart St Mary’s following their relegation to the Championship.
Regardless of The Saints’ poor season, Lavia impressed on the south coast since making the £12 million change from Manchester Metropolis final summer season looking for common sport time, and Klopp has clearly been taking notes.
Liverpool make Lavia a ‘precedence’
Sky Sports activities Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg claimed that Lavia is “one among [Liverpool’s] priorities”, including that the Merseyside membership are out of the race to signal Bayern Munich midfielder Ryan Gravenberch.
Nonetheless, Klopp is anticipated to face stiff competitors from Premier League rivals Arsenal for Lavia’s signature.
The Instances report that the Gunners are ‘”able to make a transfer” for Lavia as soon as the signing of Declan Rice from West Ham is accomplished.
In the meantime, Chelsea and Manchester United are additionally mentioned to have an interest within the participant, with Southampton wanting £50 million for the Belgium worldwide.
Though 20 per cent of that charge would go to Manchester Metropolis because of a sell-on clause they inserted into his Southampton contract final summer season.
#Liverpool #Romeo #Lavia #precedence #curiosity #Arsenal #Man #Utd