Liverpool are actually reportedly in direct talks with each Romeo Lavia's representatives and Southampton over a deal for the Belgian after unveiling the arrival of Dominik Szoboszlai. The developments would seem to point the Reds are actually going after a 3rd midfield acquisition after the Hungarian maestro joined Alexis Mac Allister at Anfield as Jurgen Klopp's summer time overhaul continues to take form in bold vogue.

It's properly documented that Liverpool have waved goodbye to a few midfielders this summer time within the type of James Milner, Alex Oxalde-Chamberlain and Naby Keita and now Klopp may instantly substitute them with three eye-catching additions.

Liverpool are additionally considered concentrating on one other central defender this summer time however for now, it appears their work shouldn't be but completed in relation to reshaping their midfield.

According to Fabrizio Romano, work is now underway on a deal for Lavia, who can also be wished by Arsenal this summer time.

The switch professional mentioned by way of his YouTube channel: “Liverpool are actually into the race and as I already talked about, they're into this. They are engaged on Romeo Lavia and they're now having direct contacts on each participant and membership aspect.

“So, Liverpool and Arsenal are into the race and the 2 golf equipment are pushing. It’s essential to say although for Liverpool that regardless of signing Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, there's nonetheless the will to herald new gamers.

"A defensive midfielder, like Lavia. So, Romeo Lavia is now a target for Liverpool. Southampton are demanding around £50m, which is why there’s been no bid yet.”

Arsenal's interest appears to hinge on whether they find a buyer for Thomas Partey with Granit Xhaka still expected to depart for Bayer Leverkusen.

The Swiss' departure is being held up by the ongoing delays to the club-record acquisition of Declan Rice which is now on the verge of completion.

Once Rice arrives, Arsenal are set to sanction Xhaka's exit and Partey could also yet depart with Juventus and numerous Saudi Arabian clubs keen on the former Atletico Madrid man.

Liverpool are not waiting around although there is an expectation Lavia's price tag would need to drop if they were to push ahead with the signing.

Southampton are asking for £45million for the ex-Manchester City academy starlet who caught the eye at St Mary's last term despite the Saints' relegation.

The Reds have already proven they can turn the screw quickly in the market after wrapping up the arrival of Szoboszlai within a matter of days.

The 22-year-old attacking midfielder has joined the Reds for £60m after Liverpool decided to trigger his time-sensitive release clause.

It's safe to say Liverpool's newest recruit is relishing the task as he prepares to get to work under Klopp following his exploits in Germany with Leipzig.

Szoboszlai told Liverpool's official website: "[Liverpool is a] actually historic membership, actually good gamers, good coach, every thing is nice. For me it was excellent to make the subsequent step in a membership like this. The followers, the stadium, every thing is de facto good.

"As I said I think in 2020, [he is] one of the best coaches in the world. How he acts next to the pitch – like he would [be] playing with the guys – [I] liked it really a lot.

"Also how he did within the final years, what he achieved with this membership, [I] was additionally actually impressed. I’m trying ahead to working with him."