![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/romeo-lavia-subbed-off-after-looking-disinterested-amid-liverpool-transfer-links/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/0_GettyImages-1570154606.jpg&description=Southampton substituted off a 'disinterested' Romeo Lavia at half-time of their friendly vs Bournemouth - just hours after they rejected a transfer bid from Liverpool Romeo Lavia was 'disinterested' and substituted off at half-time in Southampton's friendly against Bournemouth on Tuesday evening after Liverpool's transfer offer for the midfielder was rejected. Lavia, 19, tops the Reds' transfer wish list but their initial £37million approach for the talented teenager has been knocked back by the Saints. The South Coast club are in a sound financial situation despite their relegation from the Premier League and are in no need to sell players at discount prices. Southampton have placed a £50m price tag on their star midfielder, who they believe has lost no value despite the club dropping into the Championship. Other clubs have shown an interest in the talented midfielder, but the Merseyside club are the first to have lodged a firm offer. Lavia started the Saints' pre-season clash against neighbours Bournemouth on Tuesday evening but was one of two players substituted off at the break. The Belgian, who failed to impress in the game – starting alongside Carlos Alcaraz in midfield, was replaced by Will Smallbone for the second half. Sky Sports broadcaster James Green was in attendance at the match and tweeted: "At St Mary's tonight and Romeo Lavia looked decidedly uninterested during the first half." Green added: "Head down, often walking around, showed glimpses of his class, but looked like a player wanting a move away. Taken off at half time #SouthamptonFC #SaintsFC" This view was shared by journalist Jack Rosser. "Southampton playing Bournemouth in a friendly this evening," said The Sun reporter. "To say Romeo Lavia is coasting would be extremely generous." Have Your Say! What price should Liverpool pay for Lavia? Tell us what you think here. Liverpool have ramped up their interest in Lavia as they are braced for the departures of captain Jordan Henderson and experien){kind=link}
Southampton substituted off a ‘disinterested’ Romeo Lavia at half-time of their friendly vs Bournemouth – just hours after they rejected a transfer bid from Liverpool
Romeo Lavia was âdisinterested’ and substituted off at half-time in Southampton’s friendly against Bournemouth on Tuesday evening after Liverpool’s transfer offer for the midfielder was rejected.
Lavia, 19, tops the Reds’ transfer wish list but their initial £37million approach for the talented teenager has been knocked back by the Saints. The South Coast club are in a sound financial situation despite their relegation from the Premier League and are in no need to sell players at discount prices.
Southampton have placed a £50m price tag on their star midfielder, who they believe has lost no value despite the club dropping into the Championship. Other clubs have shown an interest in the talented midfielder, but the Merseyside club are the first to have lodged a firm offer.
Lavia started the Saints’ pre-season clash against neighbours Bournemouth on Tuesday evening but was one of two players substituted off at the break. The Belgian, who failed to impress in the game â starting alongside Carlos Alcaraz in midfield, was replaced by Will Smallbone for the second half.