Liverpool have been heavily linked with Belgian international, Romeo Lavia, who has a lot of admirers this summer.

The Reds and Chelsea have been seriously after him but reports in Spain indicate that the player has attracted interest from

top La Liga clubs as well.

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Earlier this month, Sport revealed Barcelona tried to sign the 19-year-old holding midfield star but could not afford to meet

his high price tag.

Now, Spanish source, Nacional, have claimed that even Atletico Madrid are after Romeo Lavia but Liverpool have acted

faster and he is close to moving to Anfield.

The Rojiblancos can offer Champions League football to the Southampton star, on the other hand, the Reds will only play in

the Europa League next season.

Still, as per the Catalan outlet, the teenage play breaker has opted to join Jurgen Klopp’s project because he wants to stay in

the UK.

The Saints have been demanding a fee of 50 million euros (£43million) for their prized asset and Liverpool have already put

that amount on the table.

So, it is a matter of time before the move is complete. We do know Lavia has already agreed personal terms to join the

Merseysiders (Football Insider).

The youngster has only made a single appearance for the senior Belgian international side, moreover, he has only played one

full season of top flight football.

Do you think Romeo Lavia has what it takes to replace experienced players like Fabinho and Henderson at Anfield?

Liverpool could now allow ‘world-class’ player to leave this summer

Liverpool could reportedly allow Thiago Alcantara to leave this summer, even with the Reds selling Jordan Henderson with

Fabinho to follow.

According to journalist Graeme Bailey, the Spanish international’s future at Anfield is still on the line despite Liverpool

enduring a mass midfield exodus this window, with Thiago now the oldest player in the group.

James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita all left as free agents with Henderson and Fabinho both being lured

to Saudi Arabia, with Thiago now the veteran of Liverpool’s current midfield options.

Praised by Mark Lawrenson as a ‘world-class’ player, Thiago has looked likely to leave Liverpool for most of the window

amid interest from Saudi clubs as well as FC Barcelona.

And now, there’s still a chance that Thiago could leave Anfield this summer, even with Jurgen Klopp lacking significant

experience and leadership in his midfield ranks.

Liverpool selling Thiago could be a massive mistake this summer

Thiago departing Merseyside this summer could, on paper at least, be a wise decision given the midfielder’s age and his

current contract situation. Yet with the Spaniard the only Liverpool midfielder over the age of 24, his presence will be sorely

missed.

As we know, Liverpool’s midfield overhaul has been quite dramatic this summer, and keeping around at least one

experienced head could be key in Klopp making sure his new players and system fully settle.

Indeed, Thiago can establish himself as a leader amongst his new midfielders, and his presence could be key in the likes of

Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai taking the reigns for Liverpool next season.