Liverpool unwilling to meet £50m asking price to sign ‘phenomenal’ player

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Liverpool are reportedly unwilling to match Southampton’s asking price for Romeo Lavia, with the Saints wanting £50m for their star midfielder.

According to the Athletic, the Reds believe Southampton’s demands for Lavia are too high considering the teenager has played just one season of professional football in his career, with Liverpool also having fears that they don’t have any room in their current midfield to make the signing possible.

As per the report, Liverpool aren’t open to spending as much as £50m on a player who has played a handful more senior games than Stefan Bajcetic. However, this doesn’t mean the Reds have given up on signing Lavia as their third midfield addition this summer.

Lauded as a ‘phenomenal’ talent by Total Football Analysis, the Belgian remains admired by Liverpool insiders even if a move is currently unlikely, with player sales at Anfield needed if the Reds are to make an official move to sign the former Manchester City wonderkid.

Indeed, Lavia’s signature would complete a remarkable midfield transformation for Liverpool this summer. However, the Reds are being smart in their approach for the Southampton star, with £50m quite the fee to pay for a player who has only experienced one season in the Premier League.

Liverpool should stand their ground over Southampton’s demands for Lavia

Southampton are well within their right to demand as much as £50m for Lavia. However, with given Liverpool’s reasoning behind why this figure is too high, the Reds should be applauded for standing their ground on their approach for the Belgian.

As we know, Lavia seems to be the third midfielder Liverpool want to sign this summer. And with an asking price of £50m on show, the Reds know they have to be sensible with such a deal, especially having spent £100m already this window.