Liverpool could now move for ‘incredible’ Premier League player

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Liverpool could reportedly soon move for Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia should Jordan Henderson or Fabinho leave in the coming days.

According to journalist Ben Jacobs, the Belgian international is on Liverpool’s list of summer targets, and Liverpool could now launch a bid to sign Lavia should one of Jurgen Klopp’s current crop of midfielders leave the club.

Henderson and Fabinho are both strongly linked with moves to Saudi Arabia, with the Brazilian, in particular, expected to complete a move to Al-Ittihad next week. Meaning Liverpool could make an attempt to sign Lavia as a replacement.

Lauded by Pep Guardiola as an ‘incredible’ player, Lavia was one of the revelations of the Premier League last season despite Lavia’s relegation to the Championship. And for Liverpool, the midfielder could now be a realistic transfer option depending on potential departures.

Jacobs said: “If Liverpool free up their midfield and can bring in a sort of number six and a destroyer like Lavia, they could very well move. He is high on their list of possible targets. And while they haven’t placed an offer to date, like I say, if Henderson and, or, Fabinho goes then things may change.”

Lavia is the dream Liverpool replacement for Fabinho

At 19, few midfielders in Europe are currently as coveted than Lavia. And for Liverpool, the teenager is simply the dream replacement for a player like Fabinho, with the youngster a player who could start for the Reds for the next few years.

Indeed, with Liverpool set to receive as much as £40m for Fabinho, funds will be there for the Anfield side to splash the cash on Lavia, who under Klopp could become a superstar midfielder and one of the best players in all of Europe with the right development.