Liverpool will make an improved bid for Romeo Lavia as Jurgen Klopp looks to seal another midfield transfer ahead of Premier League season
Liverpool are targeting a deal for Romeo Lavia
Liverpool are prepared to test the resolve of Southampton as they ramp up their efforts to sign Romeo Lavia.
The Reds have long established 19-year-old Lavia as a chief midfield target as Jurgen Klopp looks to further bolster his engine room resources following the earlier arrival of £95million duo Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai.
Southampton have already rejected an offer of £34m plus £4m in add-ons for the player, who moved to the South Coast last summer from Manchester City for an initial £10.5m rising to £14m.
Liverpool will now make an improved offer for Lavia as Southampton look to receive as close to their previously reported £50m asking price, with City having negotiated a 20% sell-on clause in the deal that took the player to the South Coast 12 months ago.
While the Reds had earmarked Lavia as a long-term replacement for Fabinho, their interest has been accelerated with the Brazilian having become a target for Saudi Pro League champions Al-Ittiahd. His proposed £40m move is expected to be completed imminently as clubs edge nearer an agreement over the payment structure of the transfer.
