LIVERPOOL are strong frontrunners to sign Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia, according to Betfair.
However, there’s a serious battle on the horizon with fellow Premier League heavyweights Arsenal, Chelsea and Newcastle reportedly monitoring the Belgian international.
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Betfair odds
Liverpool – 8/15
Arsenal – 11/4
Chelsea – 5/1
Newcastle – 17/2
Manchester United – 14/1
West Ham – 16/1
Manchester City – 20/1
Barcelona – 20/1
Paris Saint-Germain – 20/1
Tottenham – 20/1
Bayern Munich – 25/1
Real Madrid – 25/1
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The Reds are favourites at odds-on 8/15 as Jurgen Klopp continues to rebuild his midfield ranks ahead of the 2023-24 campaign.
Liverpool said farewell to Naby Keita, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and James Milner this summer, while Jordan Henderson and Fabinho will soon join the Saudi Pro League.
The Reds have already landed Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister but a physical holding midfielder is on Klopp’s wish-list and Lavia fits the bill.
Southampton are looking to generate £100million in player sales this summer with James Ward-Prowse and Lavia valued at £40m and £50m respectively.
Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri claims that Lavia has ‘agreed personal terms’ with Liverpool preparing to submit their first formal offer of £35million soon.
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However, haggling over a fee could open the door to their top-flight rivals with Arsenal next in the betting market at 11/4.
The Gunners have already strengthened their midfield this summer by signing Kai Havertz and Declan Rice for a combined £170million.
Arsenal have had a long-standing interest in Lavia, but will likely need to offload a midfielder before making an approach.
Chelsea watched Lavia on several occasions last season, and are 5/1 to clinch his services before the transfer window closes in September.
Newcastle and Manchester United are offered at 17/2 and 14/1 respectively, ahead of West Ham at 16/1.
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