Southampton’s £50m Demand Holds Firm, Rejecting Liverpool’s Third Romeo Lavia Bid

The ongoing Romeo Lavia transfer saga takes another twist as Southampton stands resolute on their £50 million valuation. Liverpool’s latest offer of £46 million, submitted on Monday, faced an immediate rejection.

Previous bids from the Reds, including £34 million + £4 million in add-ons, and later £42 million, have all met a similar fate, turned down by the Saints in recent weeks. The 19-year-old has emerged as a key candidate to fill Fabinho’s shoes this transfer window. With just six days until the Premier League season opener against Chelsea, crucial decisions loom large.

Carragher Criticizes Club’s Offer

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher didn’t hold back on Twitter when news broke of Lavia’s third rejected bid.

Clearly unimpressed, the former footballer turned pundit openly criticized his former club’s negotiation tactics, deeming this latest development ’embarrassing.’

As Sunday’s season opener approaches, Stefan Bajcetic remains the sole recognized defensive midfielder at the club. With his injury recovery only reaching the latter stages of pre-season, Jurgen Klopp has been compelled to deploy Trent Alexander-Arnold, Curtis Jones, or Alexis Mac Allister as deep-lying midfielders.

Carragher expressed his displeasure that Anfield’s decision-makers have yet to meet Southampton’s demands and have seemingly overlooked other available midfielders on the market.