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Leeds and Southampton set to battle it out for Manchester City youngster

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Leeds and Southampton set to battle it out for Manchester City youngster

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Leeds United and Southampton are each set to battle it out for 18-year-old midfielder Romeo Lavia, as per the Athletic.

The 18-year-old Belgian midfielder, who performs within the place occupied by Rodri within the first group, made his senior debut final season within the FA and EFL Cups, and is extremely rated by these on the Etihad.

Nevertheless, with Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips seemingly on his strategy to Manchester from Leeds this summer season, regardless of no deal having but been agreed, Lavia might be used as a possible sweetener in any deal for the Englishman.

Nevertheless, they must outbid Southampton for his service.s

‘The 2 golf equipment fee the 18-year-old extremely and it’s thought Manchester Metropolis are reluctant to let him depart, however view a possible deal as a strategy to offset any bid they could make for Leeds’ Kalvin Phillips’, the Athletic report.

Southampton look to proceed venture youth

In fact, Southampton are not any strangers to sounding out younger expertise, having fielded former Chelsea duo Tino Livramento and Armando Broja for a lot of final season regardless of their tender age.

Each caught the attention, with Broja returning to Stamford Bridge after a profitable mortgage spell to even perhaps function for the Blues subsequent season.

And, persevering with in that vein already this season with the signing of Gavin Bazunu, they may look to outbid Leeds for Lavia.

The 18-year-old might be taking part in Premier League soccer subsequent season.

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