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Liverpool to return with second bid for Romeo Lavia
The drama gears on for Liverpool’s potential third signing of the summer, Romeo Lavia after the Reds’ first bid for the Southampton star was recent turned down by the Saints.
According to reports backed by Sports journalist, Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool are not ready to back out of the deal for their target, despite their first bid worth £40m package being rejected.
Romano states that personal terms have already been agreed with the Romeo Lavia, as Liverpool had already established contacts with the former Manchester City star beforehand.
Southampton reportedly want a £50m package following negotiations that were initiated on Tuesday, the 25th.
It is unknown how much the Reds will bid this time for the player who as it stands isn’t down on admirers. Lavia currently has Chelsea looking into signing him this summer as well in their midfield rebuild.
Regarding the transfer drama, Southampton manager, Russell Martin spoke of the player’s mental strength in handling the pressure and playing on amidst the noise.
Martin said;
“He has a lot going on in his head… not easy for a young player to handle the noise, but he’s handled it well.”“Latest news is very public, he may still be here he may not”
