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  Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia has been linked with a move to Liverpool in recent weeks. According to journalist Sacha Tavolieri, Chelsea are reportedly ready to enter the race for the 19-year-old Belgian midfielder after struggling to agree on a deal with Brighton and Hove Albion for Moises Caicedo. Chelsea need to replace N’Golo Kante and Lavia is an alternative target to Caicedo. Apparently, the Blues could look to press in the last minute for the former Manchester City midfielder and that would enable Southampton to demand a premium for their prized prospect. The Premier League side are reportedly looking for a £50 million package for the talented young midfielder. Liverpool have already had an opening offer of around £37 million turned down for the midfielder and it remains to be seen whether they can agree on a fee with Southampton in the coming weeks. A second bid of around £45 million has been launched by the Reds. Liverpool are in desperate need of midfield...

  He's the skipper whom Jurgen Klopp has had throughout his tenure up to this point, and Jordan Henderson's choice to depart Liverpool and transfer to Al Ettifaq in the Saudi Pro League has created a significant void at Anfield. Not just from a playing perspective either, because 'Hendo's' strong personality will undoubtedly be sorely missed. Although there might be many who disagree with the player's decision to move to Saudi Arabia, considering his vocal support for LGBTQ issues, the truth is that Henderson has made the decision he believes is right. Regardless of others' opinions, it's not their concern. The timing of this move, just as the new Premier League season begins, is hardly ideal, as it has disrupted Klopp's pre-season planning. However, the German manager is not holding any grudges. "We had time to adjust and get accustomed to it. It's football, it's life, it's normal; these kinds of things happen," he said to the ...

  Liverpool’s pursuit of a new midfielder is starting to take shape as the Reds will discuss the signing of Romeo Lavia with Southampton today.  That is according to Fabrizio Romano, who reports that a new bid of around £42.5m plus £2.5m add-ons is expected to be sent in the coming days after the Merseyside club’s first offer was rejected this week by the Championship side  Southampton are holding out for £50m for the 19-year-old star as details of the deal/payment terms and more are being discussed today. The transfer journalist reported on Wednesday that the Reds want to get the deal done fast as Chelsea are still interested in Lavia and are keeping a close eye on the 19-year-old. The Southampton star is Jurgen Klopp’s number-one target for the defensive midfield role in his team as the German coach looks to replace Fabinho and Jordan Henderson. Liverpool have already brought in Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai this summer and when the new campa...

  Liverpool have had Wolves midfielder Matheus Nunes on their list in recent times but their full focus is now on signing Southampton wonderkid Romeo Lavia in that area of the pitch. That’s according to Fabrizio Romano in his latest exclusive column for CaughtOffside, with the reporter adding that the Reds possibly wouldn’t have much luck signing Nunes now anyway, with Wolves already losing key duo Ruben Neves and Joao Moutinho in midfield this summer. Liverpool have been busy making changes in midfield this summer, bringing in Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai early on in the window after all three of James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita left on free transfers at the end of last season. Nunes could have been another decent option for LFC to bring in, but it now seems they’re looking at Lavia as their priority, so Wolves fans can probably breathe easy as they’re not in immediate danger of losing another important player. Matheus Nunes – A player l...

  Liverpool have been linked with a move for the Crystal Palace midfielder Cheick Doucoure. According to Football Insider, the midfielder is likely to cost around £50 million. Apparently, Chelsea and Arsenal are keen on signing the player as well. The report further claims that Liverpool are looking to bring in replacements for Jordan Henderson and Fabinho this summer. Both players have been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia. The Reds are yet to make a formal approach to the Eagles for the 23-year-old midfielder and it remains to be seen how the situation develops. Crystal Palace signed the midfielder for £21 million last summer and they were valuing him at around £35 million. However, Crystal Palace have now decided to raise their asking price and it remains to be seen whether Liverpool are ready to pay up. Doucoure had an impressive campaign with Crystal Palace last year and he has the potential to be an important first-team player for Liverpool as well. The 23-year-ol...

  Liverpool are reportedly keen on signing the Crystal Palace midfielder Cheick Doucoure this summer. A report from Football Insider claims that the Reds have identified the 23-year-old as a potential target. The Mali international joined the London club back in the summer of 2022 for a fee of around £21 million and Crystal Palace are likely to demand a premium for him. The 23-year-old was quite impressive in the Premier League last season and he could be the ideal replacement for Fabinho, who is heading to Saudi Arabia. The Brazilian midfielder is reportedly a target for Al Ittihad and it remains to be seen whether Liverpool can replace him accordingly. The Reds needed to improve their midfield options heading into the summer transfer window and they have already brought in the likes of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai. However, they need to bring in a quality defensive midfielder before the window closes and Doucoure could prove to be an impressive a...

  It’s all been going off at Liveгpool this week and once again, the name of Fedeгico Chiesa is being touted aгound. Chiesa has been linked with a move to Anfield foг much of the summeг alгeady but thus faг, nothing has come of the appaгent inteгest. As we know, the Reds aгe busy with a numbeг of deals. Fabinho is set to join the Saudi league while Joгdan Hendeгson is also being linked with a move to the Middle East. The Reds have also spent time bгinging in new playeгs, with the likes of Dominik Szboszlai and Alexis Mac Allisteг having signed. And accoгding to Italian outlet Coггieгe dello Spoгt, Chiesa to Liveгpool could be back on, with the foгwaгd said to be open to a move to the Pгemieг League giants. CDS claims that Chiesa would be open to the move to Liveгpool should a bid come fгom the Reds. With plenty going on at Juventus, a numbeг of playeгs could be set to depaгt. Juventus aгe believed to want just shy of £43m to consideг selling Chiesa. Lauded as a ‘supeгstaг‘ in the I...

  Liverpool midfielder Fabinho has been linked with a move away from the club this summer. Apparently, Saudi Arabian club Al Ittihad have offered £40 million for the Brazilian international midfielder and the player is now heading towards an exit. Liverpool are looking at a number of options as potential replacements and the Benfica midfielder Florentino Luis is reportedly a target. According to a report from Liverpool Echo, the Reds are looking at players like Ryan Gravenberch, Romeo Lavia and Sofyan Amrabat as well. Meanwhile, Luis has been a key player for Benfica and he could prove to be a quality, long-term addition to the Liverpool midfield. The 23-year-old is exceptional when it comes to breaking up the opposition attacks and shielding the back four. Liverpool need someone with his qualities in their midfield. They have already added the likes of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai to the side, but they need to bring in some physicality and defensive cover as wel...

  Liverpool are reportedly keen on signing Romeo Lavia from Southampton this summer. According to a report from Football Insider, Liverpool could now look to make a formal move for the 19-year-old defensive midfielder in the next few days Manager Jurgen Klopp is extremely keen on signing the talented young Belgian defensive midfielder and it remains to be seen whether the two clubs can come to an agreement. Players like Jordan Henderson and Fabinho have been linked with moves to Saudi Arabia and the Reds will have to replace them adequately. Signing a talented young player like Lavia could prove to be a wise decision. The 19-year-old excelled in the Premier League with Southampton last year and he has the potential to develop into a top-class player. Joining a big club like Liverpool will be an attractive opportunity for the player and he will feel that he can take the next step in his development with a move to Anfield. The player is reportedly valued at £45 million. Klo...

  Liverpool were linked with a move for the Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Moises Caicedo in recent months. A report from Talksport now claims that they could enter the race to sign the 21-year-old midfielder if Jordan Henderson and Fabinho leave the club this summer. Both players have been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia and it will be interesting to see how the situation pans out. Meanwhile, Caicedo is thought to be a target for Premier League club Chelsea as well. The Blues need to sign a quality defensive midfielder after the departure of N’Golo Kanté. The 21-year-old has established himself as one of the best young defensive midfielders in the country and he could prove to be a solid acquisition for Liverpool. The likes of Henderson and Fabinho were quite underwhelming last season and Liverpool needed to bring in an upgrade on both players. While they have replaced Henderson already, signing a defensive midfielder will be imperative if Fabinho leave...

  Writing in his exclusive CaughtOffside column, Romano made it clear that the Reds are still holding internal discussions over a move for Lavia, who he describes as someone who would be a “fantastic” signing for Jurgen Klopp’s side. Liverpool could do with strengthening in midfield this summer, even after already doing deals for both Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai. The Merseyside giants would still surely benefit from a more defensive-minded player in that area of the pitch, and Lavia has shown his immense potential in that role with some strong displays in the Premier League last season, even if he couldn’t quite do enough to prevent Southampton from being relegated to the Championship. Romano is unsure if LFC are looking at alternatives to Lavia for the moment, but named Manuel Locatelli as another player he admires in midfield, even if he’s not looking likely to leave Juventus. Romeo Lavia – At the moment this is still not something imminent,” Romano said....

  Liverpool are reportedly very attentive towards the situation of another midfield player even as they have the signing of Dominik Szoboszlai wrapped up. This is according to a report from Todo Fichajes, while Fabrizio Roman  has also stated that the Reds are now also looking at Southampton starlet Romeo Lavia in that area of the pitch, despite already investing in Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister. Lavia has impressed hugely at the St Mary’s Stadium, standing out as one of the Saints’ only real positives last season as they ended up being relegated from the Premier League to the Championship. This surely means Southampton won’t be able to keep the Belgium international, who is too good to be playing in English football’s second tier. Liverpool could well benefit from a third midfield signing this summer, with Jordan Henderson and Fabinho looking below-par for much of last season, while Naby Keita, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and James Milner all left as free agen...

  Liverpool are reportedly keen on signing the Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia.  The 19-year-old was hugely impressive for Southampton in the Premier League last season and he is expected to join a top-flight club this summer. Lavia is highly rated in the Premier League and a number of clubs have been keeping tabs on him throughout the season. However, journalist Jacob Tanswell from the Athletic has now revealed to Empire of the Kop that Liverpool are front-runners for the 19-year-old midfielder. The former Manchester City midfielder is reportedly valued at £40-50 million and it remains to be seen whether Liverpool are ready to pay up for him. The Reds need to bring in a quality defensive midfielder this summer and Lavia could compete with Fabinho for the starting spot next season. The Brazilian international midfielder was quite underwhelming last season and Liverpool need to bring in more competition for places. Lavia could be an understudy to Fabinho or he could com...