How Liverpool could line up with Romeo Lavia if Jurgen Klopp’s side ‘make a £60 million deal for Southampton midfielder’
Liverpool have reportedly agreed a £60 million deal for Southampton’s Romeo Lavia and if the deal goes through, the talented youngster could solve a significant problem for Jurgen Klopp’s side.
The Reds are certainly in need of a defensive midfielder following Fabinho’s move to Al-Ittihad and 19-year-old Lavia excelled in the Premier League for Southampton last season.
Given how much Liverpool are willing to pay for Lavia, it seems likely he will be straight into the starting line-up when he joins.
Lavia would therefore be part of an exciting midfield with a new look for Jurgen Klopp’s side.
This is what a Liverpool side including Lavia could look like.
Liverpool have reportedly agreed a £60 million deal for Romeo Lavia from Southampton
Goalkeeper – Alisson
While much has changed in midfield for Liverpool, one constant target remains, with Alisson now in his sixth season at the club.
Alisson, who is now in his sixth season with Liverpool, will remain the club’s first-choice goalkeeper
Right back – Trent Alexander-Arnold
Despite suggestions that he could move permanently to midfield, it seems likely that Trent Alexander-Arnold will continue at right-back for the time being, although he will be licensed to drift into the field on occasion.
Trent Alexander-Arnold will continue in defense despite claims he is moving to midfield
Central defenders – Ibrahima Konate and Virgil Van Dijk
Virgil van Dijk remains a key player for Liverpool and Ibrahima Konate now looks set to become his regular partner in the center of defense.
Klopp has other options as a central defender, including Joel Matip and Joe Gomez.
Virgil van Dijk (L) and Ibrahima Konate (R) will be Liverpool’s central defenders
Left back – Andy Robertson
Another long-serving member of the Liverpool squad, Robertson has made more than 200 appearances for the club since joining from Hull in 2017. Kostas Tsimikas will provide cover.
Andy Robertson remains firmly established as Liverpool’s first-choice left-back
Defensive Midfield – Romeo Lavia
If signed, Lavia could quickly establish himself as a key player for Jurgen Klopp’s side, especially given Liverpool’s dire need for a defensive midfielder.
19-year-old Lavia could immediately become a key player if he signs for Liverpool
Attacking Midfield – Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister
Lavia could be part of a revamped Liverpool midfield, with Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister likely to feature prominently following their moves from RB Leipzig and Brighton respectively.
Szoboszlai and Mac Allister should give Liverpool plenty of creative flair, while Thiago should operate in a slightly deeper position in some games. Harvey Elliott and Curtis Jones are also hoping for many minutes.
New signings Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister will add flair to Liverpool
Right Wing – Mohamed Salah
Although frustrated with his substitution against Chelsea, Mohamed Salah remains a hugely talented player and, after scoring 19 league goals last season, will be looking for another productive campaign, even if Liverpool struggled as a unit.
Mohamed Salah will be looking for another productive campaign in front of Liverpool’s goal
Striker – Cody Gakpo
There is plenty of competition for attacking positions for Liverpool, with Klopp having access to Darwin Nunez (who has been given the number 9 shirt) and Diogo Jota. However, Cody Gakpo, who switched from PSV in January, will aim to become Liverpool’s first choice.
Gakpo scored seven goals in 21 league appearances for Liverpool last season.
Although there is a lot of competition, Cody Gakpo hopes to start regularly at the front
Left Wing – Luis Diaz
Luis Diaz started the season impressively with a goal against Chelsea and will try to show that he is completely over his injury problems.
When he’s at his best, Diaz is capable of wreaking havoc on opponents with his trickery.
Luis Diaz started the season impressively when he scored against Chelsea