Liverpool have determined to concentrate on the potential switch of Southampton teenager Romeo Lavia as a substitute of Khephren Thuram after finishing their deal for Dominik Szoboszlai.
That is in response to Ben Jacobs in his exclusive CaughtOffside column, with the switch information skilled explaining that whereas Thuram had beforehand been a goal for them, it appears they’re now specializing in Lavia as a result of the Szoboszlai deal made them rethink their plans.
Liverpool might face competitors from Arsenal and Chelsea, nonetheless, although Jacobs has advised it’s the Merseyside giants who at present look to be exhibiting probably the most superior curiosity within the 19-year-old Belgium worldwide.
“Liverpool are not actively pursuing Good’s Khephren Thuram regardless of studies of scheduled talks with Good this week,” Jacobs mentioned.
“There’s little question Liverpool explored the deal, however the arrival of Dominik Szoboszlai means different targets are being checked out as a substitute now.
“Liverpool had been definitely not delay by the value. Thuram is on the market for a lot lower than the €60m that’s generally reported.
“Thuram is sort of ready to depart Good for the proper suitor. However he’ll need common recreation time with a view to creating France’s 2024 Euros squad having been capped for the primary time this 12 months.
“Liverpool are very a lot within the race for Romeo Lavia, although. Arsenal and Chelsea are considering the Southampton midfielder as well, however neither membership are fairly as lively but. After all that may change.”
Liverpool definitely wanted this main revamp in midfield this summer season after a disappointing marketing campaign in 2022/23, with gamers like Jordan Henderson, Thiago Alcantara and Fabinho not at their greatest, whereas James Milner, Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain all left on free transfers this summer season.
Ben Jacobs and Fabrizio Romano had extra to say on LFC in yesterday’s Debrief podcast.
