As we edge closer to the start of the season, we bring you the latest transfer stories along with news from Liverpool’s Chelsea preparations.
Another day goes by without a solution to the Romeo Lavia saga!
The Southampton midfielder was left out of the side to face Gillingham in the Carabao Cup amid reports that he was looking to accelerate a move to Anfield.
Sacha Tavolieri has reported that there is a belief at the Saints that Liverpool will meet their £50 million valuation after a bid of £46 million was rejected earlier this week.
The Championship side have displayed a degree of flexibility elsewhere in allowing James Ward-Prowse to leave for West Ham at a fee below their asking price.
It seems, however, that they are choosing to stand firm as far as Lavia is concerned, while the Reds still find themselves without a recognised defensive midfielder with the season fast approaching.
