Liverpool scouts reportedly think Romeo Lavia has the potential to become a special player, with the Reds heavily linked with a move for the midfielder.
According to Fabrizio Romano, a pursuit for the Southampton midfielder has been approved by both Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool scouts, with Lavia expected to become the Reds’ latest target in the transfer window having signed Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoszboslai.
With Liverpool facing competition for Lavia in the form of Arsenal and Chelsea, the Anfield side know they have to move quick if they’re to land the Belgian international, who has seemingly captivated the club at almost every level in recent weeks.
Indeed, Liverpool will must act fast if they want to sign Lavia. And according to Romano, the Reds are huge fans of the midfielder, who could be the latest player to be signed by Klopp if the German manager can get his way in the coming days.
Romano said: “They like to keep things quiet. But the interest is there, it’s very strong interest because the player is approved from both Jurgen Klopp’s side and also the technical side, the scouting department. All the people at the club believe this boy is a very special player but it is true that he is not the only one on the list.”
Liverpool have to be quick to sign Lavia amid rival interest
Lavia is emerging as the hottest property in the Premier League transfer market this summer, with Liverpool seemingly leading the way for the midfielder’s signature. Yet this will count for nothing if the Anfield side fail to make an official move for the teenager.
As we know, interest is high in Lavia, and with Liverpool yet to launch a bid for the Southampton prospect, the Reds know that they have to be quick off the mark to bear the likes of Arsenal and Chelsea to the 19-year-old sensation this summer.
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