Liverpool transfer news LIVE – Romeo Lavia boost, Andre latest, Nat Phillips wanted
Hello and welcome to our LIVE Liverpool transfer blog for Saturday, August 5.
The Reds’ transfer target Romeo Lavia was an unused substitute during Southampton’s 2-1 victory over Sheffield Wednesday yesterday evening, hinting the Saints do not want to take any risks as they prepare for a potential sale.
Elsewhere, Jurgen Klopp’s side are said to be readying an offer for Fluminense midfielder Andre. In terms of outgoings, Nat Phillips is claimed to be a transfer option for Leeds United.
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09:10James Quinlan
Liverpool’s top four chances
As the new season draws nearer, the big question is can Liverpool right the wrongs of 2022/23 and reclaim their spot in the top four?
Well, BoyleSports seemingly believe they have a good chance in doing so, as they’ve made Jurgen Klopp’s men joint-second favourites to finish in the Champions League places in 2023/24.
BoyleSports – Premier League top four finish 2023/24
Man City 1/25
Arsenal, Liverpool: 4/9
Manchester Utd: 4/6
Chelsea: 11/8
Newcastle: 6/4
Tottenham: 10/3
08:22James Quinlan
Romeo Lavia transfer latest after Liverpool target was unused sub in first Southampton game
Following Southampton’s opening Championship fixture against Sheffield Wednesday, manager Russell Martin admitted that more players will leave his squad soon.
Liverpool target Romeo Lavia was an unused substitute on Friday night as the Saints won 2-1.
Read the full story HERE.
07:21James Quinlan
Nat Phillips in demand
The latest report from Football Insider states that Leeds United are targeting Liverpool’s Nat Phillips.
Alongside Manchester City’s Taylor Harwood-Bellis, the Championship club hope to sign the defensive duo and lure them with regular first team football that their current clubs cannot offer at present.
Central defenders remain the Yorkshire club’s priority heading into their season opener against Cardiff City on Sunday.
Would this be a good move for Phillips?
Tom Cavilla
Lavia overlooked
Romeo Lavia remained an unused substitue for Southampton in their 2-1 win over Sheffield Wednesday on Friday evening.
Russell Martin opted against starting the Belgian for the Saints’ first match of the new season and decided against bringing him on during the contest.
Three players were introduced from the bench during the game, though Lavia was not one of those.
Tom Cavilla
Good morning, Reds
Hello and welcome to today’s Liverpool live blog.
We will be bringing you the latest news on the Reds throughout the day, with updates to come on the likes of Romeo Lavia and Andre.