Liverpool are nonetheless eager on the potential switch of Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia as Jordan Henderson closes in on an exit, based on Fabrizio Romano in his exclusive CaughtOffside column.
Chelsea is also within the combine for Lavia, although their precedence continues to be Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo, based on Romano, whereas Southampton’s £50million asking worth for Lavia stays a problem.
Liverpool are anticipated to maintain on being busy this summer time, however they’re not eager on paying £50m for Lavia, so it could possibly be that they’ll flip to different targets.
With the Caicedo deal dragging on, although, it’s certainly value keeping track of Chelsea and Lavia, so LFC may need to be fast and never let the thrilling younger Belgium worldwide slip away.
Chelsea have offered numerous gamers this summer time, however Henderson leaving Liverpool would additionally symbolize one other large change that the Reds want to organize for.
“Jordan Henderson to Al Ettifaq is now nearly a achieved deal – a verbal settlement was already in place and I can now additionally verify that the participant did his medical on Friday night time. The deal might be signed subsequent week, so it’s nearly accomplished – Henderson will is leaving Liverpool,” Romano said.
“Staying with Liverpool, they hold engaged on Romeo Lavia. Nothing is superior when it comes to bids or membership to membership negotiations – nonetheless, contacts are going down with the participant’s brokers and they’re making an attempt to know the ultimate price ticket. Southampton all the time needed round £50m however Liverpool are hoping for a unique charge. He’s not their solely goal, however he’s a concrete one, and Liverpool are nonetheless there.
“Jurgen Klopp has hinted that issues will occur earlier than the tip of the summer time, and whereas it’s inconceivable to foretell the precise variety of signings, Liverpool might be busy for positive, it simply is determined by alternatives.
“Chelsea are additionally following the Lavia state of affairs because of the reference to Joe Shields, one of many Chelsea administrators, but it surely’s not linked to the Moises Caicedo deal. Caicedo stays the precedence for Chelsea, however Shields had Lavia at Southampton and Manchester Metropolis, so he is aware of the participant effectively and there’s a good connection there.”
