Jamie Carragher tears into Liverpool transfer tactics after Chelsea hijack Romeo Lavia deal
Jamie Carragher has described Liverpool as an 'absolute mess' and a 'joke' after missing out on Romeo Lavia to Chelsea. The 19-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to both Stamford Bridge and Anfield this summer following his impressive performances for Southampton last season.
football.london understands that Lavia has decided to join the Blues rather than the Reds. With Mauricio Pochettino and Jurgen Klopp both eager to further bolster their midfield options this summer, he's been subject to several bids from either side.
It's believed that Joe Shields played a major role in the Belgium international opting for Chelsea. football.london understands the Blues' co-director of recruitment and talent has been a 'prominent figure' behind the scenes in negotiations with Lavia's entourage.
Shields, who was once head of senior recruitment at Southampton, established a strong relationship with the youngster on the south coast. Now, Lavia looks set to follow Moises Caicedo through the door at Cobham training ground despite Liverpool having agreed a £60million deal with the Saints.
Speaking on Sky Sports' Monday Night Football show, Carragher vented his frustration at seeing the Reds lose sight of another top player. In a heated rant, the former Liverpool defender described Liverpool as an 'absolute mess' and a 'joke'.
«I think Liverpool are going to be in real trouble now, in the midfield especially,» he said. «They just put a bid in for Lavia worth £60m when they refused to pay £50m a few days ago. It’s an absolute mess, it’s a joke.
»To not have things in order, this isn’t on the owners either. It’s the structure of the club, what are Liverpool doing? They’re not spending the same money as the other teams, and in the
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