Liverpool have contacted Southampton to express their interest in signing Romeo Lavia, sources have told Football Insider.

The Merseysiders have turned their attention to signing the 19-year-old as they look to sign a quality defensive midfielder this summer.

Liverpool are looking to secure a key presenter in the signing of Alexis Mac Allister who, Football Insider revealed on Wednesday, has agreed a full deal to join Jurgen Klopp’s side.

Liverpool also want a stronger midfielder and Lavia is a firm target for them in the summer window.

The Southampton star has also attracted a lot of interest from Chelsea and they have been working behind the scenes on a deal while Arsenal are also following suit.

Mauricio Pochettino’s new side were the first to sign Lavia, but Liverpool’s approach suggests a stunning hijacking is now at stake.

Man City have a £40m buy-back clause for Lavia, who left the Etihad Stadium for the Saints last summer (2022).
This option will become active in the summer of 2024.

Liverpool have a particularly urgent need for central midfielders following the departures of Naby Keita, James Milner and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, while Jordan Henderson, Fabinho and Thiago Alcantara are all aged between 29 and 32.

Despite relegation, Lavia made an impression during his season at Southampton, making 26 Premier League appearances in 35 appearances in all competitions.

He was also called up to represent the Belgium national team, making his first first-team cap in March.
In other news, Liverpool are in a four-way race to catch the relegated star.

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With Caoimhin Kelleher set to step out of Alisson’s shadow and leave Liverpool this summer, the Reds would do well to bring in a new number 2. New sporting director Jorg Schmadtke would be a fan of Ron-Robert Zieler, and he could become one. of his first acquisitions in the work. Zieler was once a full German international and made over 300 appearances for Hannover in two seasons. With a year remaining on his contract, signing the 34-year-old would certainly be a cheap way to start a row with Adrian over who starts in Europe.

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It is now an open secret that Micky van de Ven is ‘dreaming’ of a move to Liverpool and the 22-year-old Wolfsburg star could link up with Joe Gomez in the Europa League alongside Ibrahima Konate and of Virgil van Dijk, the centre-back duo. will likely remain in the starting XI.

Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andrew Robertson will also be difficult to oust as full-backs, but next season’s European clashes will present opportunities for youngster Calvin Ramsey and long-serving substitute Kostas Tsimikas to shine.

Midfielder: Henderson, Kone, Jones

With Mac Allister and Thuram considering a move to Anfield, Klopp could be spoiled for choice in midfield. They will likely be joined by Fabinho in the starting trio, which will see Jordan Henderson and Curtis Jones join potential new signing Manu Kone on Thursday night.

The Borussia Mönchengladbach youngster won’t come cheap at £40m, but his arrival would add some depth to the Reds squad, as Thiago Alcantara can also come when fit, while Stefan Bajcetic will also play as he matures .

Attack: Elliott, Nunez, Jota

After successive windows of steady recruiting at the top, Klopp already has enough options to field two completely separate front threes. Mohamed Salah is the only candidate nailed for the first XI, but Cody Gakpo in the center and Luis Diaz in the left are the most likely candidates to join him.

In the Europa League, Harvey Elliott and Diogo Jota remain alongside Darwin Nunez.