In an effort to strengthen the team’s midfield, the MU leadership is turning its attention to Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia – who is also a top transfer target of Liverpool and Chelsea.
After captain Jordan Henderson and midfielder Fabio moved to Saudi Arabia to play, Liverpool are making great efforts to find replacement players. Southampton’s 19-year-old Romeo Lavia has emerged as a leading contender with manager Jurgen Klopp. However, the Anfield team is facing fierce competition for the service of the Belgian star.
After being rejected an offer worth £35m, Liverpool are expected to send a second offer this week to Southampton, the team that has always been considered the “backyard” of the Merseyside club.
However, the Daily Mail revealed that Man United and Chelsea are also interested in Lavia, in addition to an unnamed foreign club. Chelsea have contacted Southampton as they have yet to reach an agreement to sign Brighton’s Moises Caicedo.
Despite this, Liverpool is still a highly appreciated team in the acquisition of Lavia, after having agreed personal terms with the Belgian player.
Also according to the Daily Mail, Man United, although interested in Lavia, need to sell players first to have more transfer budget. Besides, the Red Devils are also looking to bring Sofyan Amrabat to Old Trafford. Therefore, the fact that Lavia is just a low-priority deal with MU at this time because the transfer price is considered quite high.
Elsewhere, Man United are close to signing striker Rasmus Hojlund from Atalanta. Reportedly, the Red Devils have reached an agreement on a contract worth 72 million pounds for the Danish striker.
