The Merseysiders are in talks to lure the midfielder, 19, from Southampton but must fend off strong competition from Premier League rivals including Arsenal and Chelsea
Liverpool’s need to strengthen in central midfield has been increased by the imminent departures of Fabinho and Jordan Henderson, who have both agreed mega-money deals with Saudi Arabian clubs.
It is believed that Jurgen Klopp could now bring in two new midfielders to add to the captures this summer of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai.
On 8 July, Football Insider revealed that Klopp’s side are convinced Lavia wants to join them over other suitors this summer.
Klopp is extremely keen to bring the Southampton star to Anfield this summer and Lavia, in turn, is convinced by the Liverpool project that is believed to have been sold very well to him by the club’s recruitment team.
