Liverpool prepare fresh Lavia bid and eye quick deal amid Henderson farewell

27 July 2023 , 04:00

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Liverpool's summer has centred around their midfield with ins and outs a plenty.

It was the area that cost the Reds last term and Jurgen Klopp has wasted no time refreshing his options. The likes of James Milner were moved on at the end of their contracts whilst almost £100m has been spent on Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai.

Now more stalwarts could be on the move with Fabinho edging towards a switch to Saudi Arabia, which would see him join Jordan Henderson. The club are now going to have to find further reinforcements as they look to ensure they are well stocked with quality and depth ahead of the new season.

Here's the latest rumours from Anfield.

Fresh Lavia bid prepped

Liverpool are ready to make an improved offer for Romeo Lavia as they look to wrap up a deal for the midfielder quickly.

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Klopp was intending on revamping his engine room this summer but will need more on top of what he's already got with Fabinho and Henderson now subject of bids from Saudi Arabia.

Lavia, who signed for the Saints from Manchester City last summer, was a shining star despite their relegation back to the Championship. And he turned enough heads during his maiden top-flight campaign to ensure his drop to the second tier will be a short-lived one.

A number of clubs have been linked with the 19-year-old, with Chelsea also retaining a firm interest. However, Liverpool are looking to strike while the iron is hot, and just two days after an opening bid was rejected, they are ready to return.

Henderson leaves for Saudi

Henderson has confirmed his move from Liverpool to Saudi side Al Ettifaq after 12 years on Merseyside.

The former Liverpool captain will be reunited with Ettifaq manager and former team-mate Steven Gerrard in the Gulf state after saying goodbye to his Reds colleagues and agreeing terms on a mega-money deal. Henderson is due to bag in £700,000 per week with his new employers, a significant increase on his Anfield pay packet.

Henderson is the latest in a long line of European stars to make the move to Saudi Arabia, with many of them joining the competition from Premier League sides, and said his farewells in a social media post.

Amrabat interest confirmed

The agent of Fiorentina’s Sofyan Amrabat has confirmed clubs want to sign the midfielder amid interest from Manchester United and Liverpool.

Mahmoud El Boustati has claimed that it is now a case of the 26-year-old ‘making the right choice’ for his next club. The Moroccan international looks set to leave the Serie A outfit this summer with multiple clubs monitoring his situation.

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However, United’s interest appears to be the most advanced and Erik ten Hag – who previously coached the player at FC Utrecht – is driving the talks. This is despite reports from earlier this year claiming Klopp held a meeting with the player's agent.