Liverpool reportedly held talks with an Aston Villa player after passing on a deal for Youri Tielemans.

Prior to the start of the Premier League season next weekend, Liverpool is still active in the summer transfer market.

According to reports, Jaden Philogene, a young player for Aston Villa, has spoken with Liverpool. Jurgen Klopp missed the chance to sign Youri Tielemans, a newcomer to Villa, earlier this summer, and he may now request a favor be returned at the end of the transfer window.

The Reds manager is rumored to be pleased with Philogene’s performance during his loan stint in the Championship last year. The 21-year-old scored four goals in 37 second-tier appearances for Cardiff City thanks to his versatility as a player on either flank.

Anfield Watch claims that Liverpool has spoken with Philogene’s representatives during this window. The versatility of the Villa star has Klopp intrigued, and it appears that he thinks he would be a wise addition to his senior ranks.

However, they won’t likely have a free hand at Philogene as Newcastle United is also reportedly in the running after speaking with the player’s camp.

Villa will probably put up a fight for their promising academy prospect. With plenty of preseason playing time for the youngster, manager Unai Emery is obviously as impressed with Philogene’s time at Cardiff as Klopp is.

But after giving up on a long-standing interest in Tielemans to give Villa a free run earlier this summer, Klopp may ask the West Midlands side for a favor. It is uncertain whether their seamless acquisition of the former Leicester City midfielder will be sufficient to satisfy the demands of Liverpool’s manager.

This season, Philogene might have a hard time getting first-team time at Villa Park. While Jacob Ramsey has frequently been used on the flanks and new acquisition Moussa Diaby is anticipated to immediately slot into the starting XI, Bertrand Traore, Philippe Coutinho, and Leon Bailey are already vying for playing time out wide.
With all of Klopp’s A-list talent at Anfield, the winger might also find it difficult to get playing time. Fabio Carvalho has already been loaned out in order for him to gain significant experience at RB Leipzig.

Liverpool is steadily replacing the attacking group that helped Klopp win the Premier League in 2019–20. Now that Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino have left, Mohamed Salah is the lone survivor of the Reds’ formidable trio.

The Saudi Pro League has been linked to the Egyptian this summer, but with Liverpool’s Premier League debut just a week away, they would undoubtedly stop any potential exit.

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ACCORDING TO REPORT: THIRD BID IMMINENT, ‘LIVERPOOL COULD BUCKLE’ ON £50M DEAL.

A THIRD GO-ROUND FOR LIVERPOOL’S RESISTANT SEARCH FOR ROMEO LAVIA?
LIVERPOOL, WILL THEY SPEND £50 MILLION ON LAVIA?
Liverpool is once again on the hunt for a spark to add to their midfield, which could change the way they play. Romeo Lavia, a Belgian international who Southampton views as their own diamond in the rough, is the player they have their sights firmly set on this time.

Liverpool are still determined to sign the talented 19-year-old despite two previous failures. It’s obvious that the negotiations are proving to be more challenging than anticipated because the Saints quickly rejected an initial £42 million bid.

Lavia, who is interested in moving to Merseyside, appears to be the next component Jurgen Klopp needs for his midfield rebuild, according to 90min. He must rebuild, in spite of the signings of Alexis MacAllister and Dominik Szoboszlai, and in particular after the recent departures of Jordan Henderson and Fabinho.

Lavia is a “special” player, as Jadon Sancho stated in the Daily Mail. This praise, along with the urgency to sign Lavia before the start of the new Premier League season, only fuels Liverpool’s unrelenting pursuit.

Liverpool will bid again for Romeo Lavia, no doubts; it was already decided last week and club now ready to submit new proposal to Southampton 🔴 #LFC

There's already green light from the player, it depends on Liverpool to agree fee with Southampton now. pic.twitter.com/DqUkrdKM14

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 1, 2023

LIVERPOOL COULD BUCKLE, ACCORDING TO SOUTHAMPTON.

The Saints, who are now in the Championship, are by no means simple-minded traders. They have a right to demand a high price for their star midfielder, but they are coming across as quite the obstinate group. The chances of signing Lavia for less than £50 million are now slim because Liverpool’s lowball offers were quickly rejected.

Liverpool is in a difficult situation as they want to buy Lavia from Southampton for £50 million, but they are hesitant to do so. The Reds might have no choice but to agree to the Saints’ terms for the midfielder after both of their earlier bids were declared invalid.

Lavia is being considered as the ideal Fabinho replacement, and such a crucial signing may very well force the Merseyside club to pay the full sum. Lavia wearing Liverpool gear and working out with the team is also something that fans are getting more and more excited about as this deal drags on, and Klopp is undoubtedly daydreaming about this possibility.

Romeo Lavia’s pursuit by Liverpool is more than just another transfer saga. The club’s tenacity, future-focused outlook, and willingness to fight for their ideals are all demonstrated by this. Time will tell how this fascinating story of perseverance, negotiation, and football fervor ends, but will the third offer prove to be the charm?