Romeo Lavia of Southampton may soon see an increase in interest from Manchester United and Chelsea.
The Reds, who have just lost Fabinho and Jordan Henderson, both of whom have played defensive midfield in the past, have been looking for the perfect replacement. For the past five years, Jurgen Klopp has made the Brazilian his top pick in that position, but now he must hunt for a replacement before the window closes.
The 19-year-old has so far attracted the discreet curiosity of both United and Chelsea during the transfer season. However, Mauricio Pochettino’s team is looking for a defensive midfielder like Lavia while Manchester United must offload some of their more marketable assets before making any additional deals this summer.
The Independent claims that Erik Ten Hag plans to raise money by offloading some of his team’s most disposable players. Harry Maguire, Fred, Scott McTominay, Harry Maguire, Brandon Williams, and, of course, Van de Beek are among the names on this list.
Real Sociedad has contacted Manchester United about Donny van de Beek, according to Fabrizio Romano. After initial discussions player side last week, the clubs have made their first official contact. Clubs are now debating the deal’s formula and terms. It will rely on the circumstances that United decides.
Naturally, throughout the transfer window, United has been connected with a move for Sofyan Amrabat of Fiorentina, but the two clubs have been at odds over his price for some time.
Following David Silva’s retirement from football due to a major knee injury sustained in preseason, Sociedad has turned its attention to Van de Beek. Given that the player wants regular football and the start of the Spanish season is next weekend, the Dutchman may take the position of the Spaniard, and things could develop quickly.
Additionally, Chelsea poses a threat because they are unable to sign Moises Caicedo because Brighton will not sell for less than £90 million.
Andy Naylor, the Athletic Correspondent for Brighton, has stated that if they are unsuccessful, the Blues might try to sign Lavia. The start of the season is next weekend, therefore competitors can try to sign the midfielder as soon as possible.
Lavia is reportedly worth £50 million to the Championship team, and while Liverpool is trying to offer less than that, United or Chelsea may easily jump in if money is raised in the upcoming week.
In addition to Lavia, there have been rumors that Liverpool is eyeing Brazilian team Fluminense’s Andre as a replacement.