Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing the Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia at the end of the season.
A report from Football Insider claims that Liverpool are hoping to bring in midfield reinforcements during the summer transfer window. And they have identified the Southampton midfielder as a potential target.
Lavia has been quite impressive for Southampton since joining the club from Manchester City, and it will be interesting to see if the Saints are prepared to let the player live at the end of the season.
Southampton are currently fighting for survival in the Premier League and they will have to maintain their top-flight status in order to hold on to players like Lavia.
The 19-year-old is a prodigious talent with a big future ahead of him, and he will want to play in the Premier League next season. The opportunity to join a top club like Liverpool is likely to be an attractive option for him. It remains to be seen whether Liverpool can agree on a reasonable fee with his club.
The midfielder has been linked with clubs like Arsenal and Manchester United as well. Both Arsenal and Manchester United are in need of midfield reinforcements and the 19-year-old could prove to be a solid, long-term acquisition.
Arsenal need to bring in a long-term partner for Thomas Partey and Manchester United will have to bring in an upgrade on players like Scott McTominay.
Lavia has the ability to play for a top Premier League club and it will be interesting to see where he ends up.
Liverpool are set to lose a number of midfielders on free transfers at the end of the season. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita are set to move on in the summer and James Milner could be on his way out of the club as well.
Furthermore, players like Jordan Henderson and Fabinho have not been at their best this season and bringing in a top-quality defensive midfielder should be a top priority for the Reds if they want to get back to challenging for the major trophies once again.
Liverpool have been linked with players like Jude Bellingham as well and it remains to be seen whether they can get the deal for Lavia across the line.
