Romeo Lavia is set to miss Southampton’s match tonight after Liverpool had a third transfer offer rejected on Monday
Liverpool face a race against the clock to secure the signing of Romeo Lavia having allowed negotiations to prolong, though have been handed a boost as the midfielder will not be involved in Carabao Cup action with Southampton tonight.
Monday afternoon saw a third bid rejected for the 19-year-old, the amount being £46m. The relegated side have been adamant about the £50m asking price for their prized asset, safe in the knowledge of his potential and also the Reds desperate need for a defensive midfielder.
Anfield chiefs have so far failed to meet this requirement and with only five days between now and the Premier League encounter with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, have put Jurgen Klopp in an incredibly difficult position to field a balanced squad on opening day.
