'Things will happen' - Southampton manager hands Liverpool major Romeo Lavia transfer boost
Southampton manager Russell Martin has admitted that players will leave St Mary's this summer.
The former Swansea City boss is in his first months in the South Coast after succeeding Ruben Selles in the dugout, following their relegation from the Premier League.
Liverpool midfielder Fabinho has been subject to a £40m bid from Al Ittihad this summer. The Reds have started the process of identifying a replacement for the Brazilian with the 19-year-old Lacvia the chief target on the list, as well as Bayern Munich's Ryan Gravenberch.
The former Manchester City prospect has attracted Chelsea and Arsenal as suitors, following an impressive debut season in the English top-flight.
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It has emerged this week from various outlets that Liverpool are working on a deal to end Lavia's year-long association with the Saints.
Southampton have welcomed the likes of Ryan Manning, previously of Swansea City, and Shea Charles from Manchester City. Martin currently has a bloated squad with Mohammed Salisu, Lyanco and Che Adams among the names linked with departures.
And the Saints boss has been open in his assessment of his current squad options, noting that players will have to leave ahead of their Championship campaign.
"It’s about timing. So much of football is about timing and opportunity. We have players that we are interested in and that know we are interested in them," he told the Southern Daily Echo.
"We are having to be patient in a way because we do have to lighten the load, not purely just for training but financially as well for the club. There will also be
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