Top Liverpool Target left out of Southampton squad – player wants move “today”

August 8, 2023 admin Liverpool 0

 

Though Liverpool saw their third bid for Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia rejected, the Belgian has been left out of their matchday

squad.

The Reds saw a new offer worth around £46 million turned down on Monday, as reported by This Is Anfield, with talks ongoing over a deal.

Southampton are believed to be holding steadfast in their valuation of £50 million, though Liverpool have attempted to agree terms for £37 million, £41 million and

finally £46 million.

It seems only a matter of time before the two clubs reach an agreement, with Tuesday bringing a new hint on Lavia’s future.

Sky Sports have confirmed the 19-year-old is not part of the travelling squad as Southampton take on Gillingham in the Carabao Cup.

According to Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri, Lavia was not part of training in the morning either, with the player’s representatives “looking to close the deal

today.”

It had been suggested, following their unsuccessful third bid, that Liverpool had already presented a new offer to Southampton.

Interestingly, Sky Sports claim the £46 million bid was turned down “several days ago,” which may align with information on a fourth bid.

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - Sunday, May 28, 2023: Southampton's Roméo Lavia during the FA Premier League match between Southampton FC and Liverpool FC at St Mary's Stadium. The game ended in a 4-4 draw. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

 

 

 

At face value, there is little difference between Liverpool’s most recent offer and Southampton‘s price tag, though the structure of any deal will be crucial.

If Liverpool do eventually meet the £50 million valuation it is likely to involve an up-front fee and various further payments, inclusive of performance-based add-

ons.

Sporting director Jorg Schmadtke is currently in the UK, and was present as Jurgen Klopp‘s side beat Darmstadt 3-1 in their final friendly of pre-season on Monday

evening.

Schmadtke is typically based at his home in Ibiza, and his presence at Deepdale this week could suggest that a move for Lavia is at least moving forward.

Were Lavia to have featured in this evening’s first-round tie, he would have been ineligible for further Carabao Cup matches for Liverpool this season.

 

Romeo Lavia posts four-word tweet as Liverpool transfer rumours swirl

Romeo Lavia has taken to Twitter to seemingly confirm he was in training today amid reports that the Southampton midfielder was missing to push a move to

Liverpool.

The Belgian international took to his official account to post a four-word message after reports today emerged that Lavia had skipped training to accelerate a move

to Liverpool, who have now had three bids rejected by the Saints.

Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri claimed earlier today that Lavia was not in Southampton training with the midfielder also expected to miss the Championship

side’s League Cup game against Gillingham.

However, Lavia himself might have just added another twist to the tale with today’s Twitter post, which seems to confirm that the midfielder was at Southampton’s

training complex today.

Indeed, Liverpool have struggled for some weeks to sign Lavia, and this update could indicate that the Reds still have a lot of work to do if they’re to secure the

midfielder’s signature in the coming days.

Liverpool fans have been abuzz with Lavia this morning after rumours emerged that the midfielder was absent from training. However, the Southampton star has

now seemingly handed them all a firm slap in the face.

The 19-year-old might well not feature tonight in the League Cup, but this post from Lavia could make Liverpool fans worried that a deal is now nowhere near close

enough to being done.

After all, Lavia has been chased by Liverpool for some weeks now, and with a deal not yet secured, there could be a chance that a transfer might now collapse.

 

 

 

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