Liverpool transfer news expert Neil Jones has had his say on the Romeo Lavia saga at the moment, whilst also naming some possible alternatives for the Reds in that area of the pitch.
Writing in his exclusive column for CaughtOffside, Jones said Liverpool were set to make an improved bid for Lavia of around £40million, and that it seems quite clear now that the highly-rated young Belgian midfielder is their priority transfer target for that position.
However, Jones himself admits he’s a big fan of Brighton star Moises Caicedo, saying that the Ecuador international looks a slightly more proven and ready-to-go option for that role, even if he can’t realistically see a deal happening.
“Where else to start this week’s column than with Romeo Lavia? That’s the player Liverpool want in midfield, that’s the player they’ve made a bid for. They made their move over the weekend, with a £37m bid to Southampton. That’s been rejected, but it seems like Lavia is the option Liverpool have settled on,” Jones said.
“Southampton obviously want a bigger price, around £50m, and it feels like Liverpool’s offer isn’t a million miles away from that now, taking into account add-ons. It feels like there’s a good chance a compromise could be found, but we’ll have to see how much Liverpool are willing to go up, and how much Southampton might be willing to lower their demands. My current understanding is that Liverpool are likely to go back in with an improved bid, worth in excess of £40m including add-ons.
“A few other names have been mentioned as well, even if the Lavia interest seems the most concrete at the moment, but it’s not surprising that the club may have alternatives in mind. Joao Palhinha and Cheick Doucoure have been linked, and of those two
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