Liverpool Transfer News Roundup: Reds suffer Romeo Lavia blow; Ryan Gravenberch open to Anfield move, and more - August 15, 2023
Liverpool remain keen to improve their squad before the end of the summer. Manager Jurgen Klopp has seen multiple departures from his roster this year and is working to maintain the standards in his arsenal.
Meanwhile, the Reds have suffered a blow in their pursuit of Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia. Elsewhere, Bayern Munich midfielder Ryan Gravenberch is open to a move to Anfield.
On that note, here's a look at the key Liverpool transfer stories as on August 15, 2023.
Liverpool have suffered a blow in their quest to sign Romeo Lavia this summer. According to acclaimed transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the Belgian midfielder has informed Southampton that he wants to join Chelsea.
The Reds have been hot on the heels of the 19-year-old all summer but failed to strike a deal with the Saints. The Blues have now taken advantage of the situation and pipped them to the player.
In his column for Caught Offside, Romano said that the London giants want to complete the deal this week.
Chelsea have also beaten the Merseyside club to the signature of Moises Caicedo, who left Brighton & Hove Albion on British record £115 million move.
Ryan Gravenberch is open to a move to Anfield, according to Fabrizio Romano. Klopp is pushing to reinforce his midfield this summer, and the Dutchman is a long-term target.
The 21-year-old has struggled for gametime since joining Bayern Munich last summer from Ajax, and the Reds are planning to prise him away. In his column for Caught Offside, Romano added that the Merseyside club will have to convince the Bavarians to sell the player.
He continued:
Klopp has signed Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai this summer to strengthen his midfield but wants more additions.
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