Romeo Lavia 'regarded disinterested' and was subbed at half-time by Southampton boss Russell Martin throughout the membership's pre-season pleasant in opposition to Bournemouth. It comes after the Belgium worldwide was the topic of a £37million bid from Liverpool that was rejected out of hand however the Saints but it surely seems the supply could have unsettled the highly-rated teenager.

Lavia was nonetheless handed the prospect to characteristic throughout the 3-2 defeat at St Mary's but it surely seems the ex-Manchester City academy starlet was not fairly himself.

Sky Sports broadcaster James Green was on the match and tweeted: "At St Mary’s tonight and Romeo Lavia looked decidedly uninterested during the first half.

"Head down, typically strolling round, confirmed glimpses of his class, however regarded like a participant wanting a transfer away. Taken off at half time #SouthamptonFC #SaintsFC"

Lavia was replaced at the interval and has perhaps now played his final match for the club.

Southampton are ready to sell the talented maestro but only if their £50m valuation is matched this summer.

Liverpool are expected to try again with a fresh bid as they prepare to wave goodbye to captain Jordan Henderson and Fabinho, who are both poised to move to Saudi Arabia.

Fabinho could return to Liverpool training on Wednesday as talks with Al-Ittihad have stalled in recent days but even if the Brazilian somehow remains at Anfield, the signing of Lavia is still a deal likely to remain under discussion.

The Reds have also made progress on personal terms with Lavia and there is hope a deal can be struck.

Southampton are yet to offload any of their key players from last season with James Ward-Prowse also attracting strong interest from West Ham.

But if they want to continue spending this summer the club may have to come to terms with some unwanted sales.

Speaking earlier this month, Saints boss Martin made it clear he felt some of his current players were too good to be playing Championship football.

He told Radio Solent: "I believe there can be some gamers who we won't keep away from [losing] who can be again within the Premier League."

He also added on captain Ward-Prowse and Newcastle-linked Timo Livramento: "I've nothing to say about James Ward-Prowse or Tino Livramento. Whilst they're right here all we are able to do is ask them to coach and provides every part they have.

"In terms of transfers I've got nothing to say, some people will stay and some people will leave.

"Jason Wilcox [director of football] will maintain all that stuff and we may have conversations about it as a result of he desires my opinion, however he's taking care of one of the best pursuits of the membership. I'm fairly relaxed about it.”

Southampton start their Championship marketing campaign on Friday, August 4 after they journey to Sheffield Wednesday.