Champion League
Sky Sports Reporter Shares Transfer “Noises” Out Of Southampton

Southampton are set to demand “£50m plus” for midfielder Romeo Lavia this summer time amid heavy curiosity from Premier League golf equipment in his providers, in accordance with Sky Sports activities journalist Dharmesh Sheth.
How a lot will Romeo Lavia price suitors?
£50 million is the determine that Southampton are ‘holding out’ for earlier than contemplating sanctioning a departure for Lavia from St Mary’s Stadium this summer time amid curiosity from Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea and Barcelona in his providers, in accordance with Football Insider.
The outlet declare that Liverpool are frontrunners to usher in the Belgium worldwide and point out {that a} transfer to Anfield can be his choice forward of different choices on the desk.
Manchester Metropolis, Manchester United and Newcastle United are asking to be stored knowledgeable on Lavia’s state of affairs as hypothesis surrounding the 19-year-old’s future ramps up, in accordance with 90min.
Earlier this yr, switch professional Fabrizio Romano took to Twitter to substantiate that Lavia’s former membership Manchester Metropolis have a buyback clause for the teenager on the £40 million mark that prompts in 2024, stating: “Romeo Lavia will probably be one to observe in the summertime. Man Metropolis £40m purchase again clause, legitimate in 2024. Chelsea [wanted him last summer] and Arsenal [still keen on Caicedo too] amongst golf equipment – Southampton hope to maintain him.”
Contractually, Lavia is tied to Southampton till the summer time of 2027 and earns £25,000 per week on the South Coast, as per Capology.
Chatting with GIVEMESPORT, Sky Sports activities journalist Sheth has perception that Southampton will maintain out for no less than £50 million for midfield expertise Lavia.
Sheth mentioned: “Southampton, although they’ve gone right down to the Championship they know what they’ve acquired in Romeo Lavia and all of the noises are suggesting that it’s going to be £50m plus to prise him away from St Mary’s.
“So perhaps one which goes later within the window as soon as numerous golf equipment have gotten all of their positions sorted, after which they’ll take a look whether or not they can really realistically do a deal for somebody like Lavia. I feel which may occur later within the window.”
Will Romeo Lavia depart Southampton?
It is trying very possible that Lavia will depart Southampton at this level as a result of their relegation to the Sky Guess Championship; nonetheless, they need to be very nicely compensated for the Belgium worldwide if he finalises a transfer elsewhere between now and the shut of play.
The previous Manchester Metropolis star had a promising marketing campaign final time period, registering one purpose and a solitary help in 34 appearances throughout all competitions, as per Transfermarkt.
Lavia additionally confirmed his penchant for getting caught into tackles final season and received a median of two.1 challenges per match within the Premier League, in accordance with WhoScored.
Driving ahead from the center of the park, the 19-year-old additionally efficiently conjured up 41 shot-creating actions, demonstrating that he may also assist to style possibilities for his facet, as per FBRef.
Now, it seems to be just like the query on everybody’s lips is the place will Lavia find yourself come the top of the switch window, with a number of elite sides eager to take him on board as a result of his potential.
Southampton will not care concerning the vacation spot an excessive amount of as their sole focus will probably be accumulating a hefty monetary reward earlier than letting him depart St Mary’s.