Liverpool have burst into pole position for the signing of Romeo Lavia after dramatically overtaking Chelsea in the chase to sign the relegated Southampton star.
Lavia moved to St Mary’s in a bargain £12m move from Manchester City last summer, featuring in 34 games across all competitions. And while he was one of a few bright sparks over the season, he could not prevent Saints finishing bottom of the table with just six wins from 38 games.
However, the teenager very much caught the eye and appears unlikely to play any part in Southampton’s push for promotion in 2023/24.
Indeed, his performances have already seen him earn a first senior cap …
- June 3, 2023
