Arsenal and Liverpool’s attempts to sign Romeo Lavia this summer have encountered a new obstacle. Southampton is adamant about not lowering the transfer fee for the midfielder.
As previously known, Southampton was relegated to the Championship. One of the consequences they face is the need to sell some of their players to adjust their finances.
One of Southampton’s highly sought-after players is Romeo Lavia. The talented young midfielder has reportedly attracted interest from both Arsenal and Liverpool this summer.
According to Sky Sports, Arsenal and Liverpool will have a tough time securing Lavia’s services because Southampton is unwilling to lower the price for the player.
The report suggests that Arsenal and Liverpool are finding it difficult to acquire Lavia. Southampton has set a price tag of £50 million for the midfielder. For the two English giants, the asking price from The Saints is deemed too high.
That’s why they are trying to negotiate with the south coast club to lower the selling price for the midfielder.
However, the same report claims that Arsenal and Liverpool’s request has been rejected by Southampton. They believe that the £50 million price tag is fair for Lavia. He is still young, and his contract at St Mary’s Stadium is also quite expensive.
So if Arsenal and Liverpool are unwilling to pay the midfielder’s price, Southampton is prepared to keep the former Manchester City player.
According to circulating reports, Lavia himself is not too eager to move to another club. He feels that Southampton is the right club for him as The Saints offer him regular playing time.
Premier League club Liverpool is reportedly once again pursuing the signature of Perr Schuurs. The Torino defender is said to be a target for The Reds this summer.
Liverpool ended the 2022/2023 season on a disappointing note. The Reds failed to win any trophies and missed out on qualifying for the Champions League, prompting Jurgen Klopp to plan a major overhaul in the summer.
One of the areas Klopp wants to address is the defense. This is due to the declining performances of some of their center-backs, making it difficult to keep clean sheets last season.
According to Tuttosport, Liverpool has now set their sights on Italy. They are interested in recruiting Perr Schuurs from Torino.
According to the report, Liverpool has been monitoring Schuurs for a while. They have been following his progress since his time at Ajax Amsterdam and his performances in Serie A with Torino.
As a result, Klopp is satisfied with the defender’s performances. He believes the 23-year-old can be a defensive pillar for Liverpool in the future.
The same report states that Torino, as Schuurs’ owner, will not hinder his move to Liverpool. They know that the defender wants to play for a bigger club, so they will not prevent his departure.
Additionally, Il Toro is reportedly in need of additional funds this summer. Therefore, if the offer is right, Torino will gladly let Schuurs go to Anfield.
The 23-year-old defender is still under contract with Torino for another three years. The Turin-based club is said to be willing to sell the defender for around €40 million this summer.
There is new rumor circulating about Andrey Santos‘ future. The talented Chelsea midfielder is said to be on Barcelona’s shopping list.
Santos is one of the young talents at Chelsea. The Blues acquired his services from Vasco da Gama in early 2023.
Santos recently caught the public’s attention. He performed impressively with the Brazilian U-20 national team in the U-20 World Cup recently.
According to The Daily Mail, Santos’ excellent performances caught the attention of Barcelona. The Catalan club is reportedly interested in securing his services.
According to the report, Barcelona is targeting Santos as a replacement for Sergio Busquets. The veteran midfielder left Camp Nou this summer, and Barcelona has not found a suitable replacement for him.
Xavi is reportedly impressed by Santos’ performances in the U-20 World Cup. He believes that Santos can fill Busquets’ role in the long term.
The report states that Barcelona is not merely contemplating signing Santos. They have reportedly initiated communication with Chelsea and expressed their interest in the midfielder.
This process is still in the early stages, but Barcelona hopes to secure the player’s services.
The same report claims that Chelsea is unlikely to sell Santos this summer. The Blues are currently experiencing a midfield crisis after the departure of several midfielders, so they need the 19-year-old player for the upcoming season.
