Liverpool are ready to outbid Chelsea and sign Romeo Lavia, as a fresh bid could arrive from the Merseysiders imminently.
According to Sacha Tavolieri, Liverpool are not about to give up on the Romeo Lavia chase and is ready to outbid Chelsea for the midfielder. The race for Southampton had grown complex due to the London club’s late arrival, but the Merseysiders are confident about signing him.
The Rome Lavia chase is probably this transfer window’s second most intense saga. Liverpool have been the front runners for the midfielder for most of the summer, but they have delayed meeting Southampton’s £50 million asking price.
Their latest bid of £46 million was closest to matching Southampton’s valuation. Many criticised the club for their lack of effort to meet the asking price. Jurgen Klopp was confident of getting a deal done until the latest twist.
Chelsea entered the fray and put in a £48 million offer, the closest Southampton received to Lavia’s valuation. There came a growing confidence among the Blues, as many outlets suggested they might have pipped Liverpool for the midfielder.
While just a few days ago, Lavia and his entourage were pushing to seal the agreement with Liverpool and may have pondered what Chelsea offered. The Blues might have gone on with offering better personal terms, which may have turned the move in their favour.
Sacha Tavolieri insisted Chelsea could have an agreement for around £50 million, but the same journalist now insists Liverpool are pretty much alive in the chase. He said the Reds could now outbid the Blues with a fresh offer, as they know the player still prefers to come to Anfield.
If that’s the case, then Chelsea could open the gates for a massive transfer battle and possibly make Southampton increase their asking price. Some outlets suggested a £55 million bid from Chelsea seemed imminent, but now Liverpool could lodge a new offer to outbid the Blues for Lavia.
Whatever happens from now on, the race for Lavia could get intense and force the two clubs to offer more money. Ultimately, the bidding war might benefit Southampton as they could receive well above what they had initially asked for the £50 million-rated star.
