Liverpool face fresh competition for Romeo Lavia as Southampton reject opening bid
Southampton have set a price of £50m for Romeo Lavia, having rejected Liverpool’s opening bid of £37m for the 19-year-old. The offer is expected to bring a move from Chelsea, as they seek to add at least one more midfielder. Liverpool have made a move after agreeing sales of Jordan Henderson and Fabinho to the Saudi Pro League, with Jurgen Klopp keen to add more depth in midfield. Lavia has been seen as one of the most attractive options in the window, due to his burgeoning quality midfield at the age of 19 and a relatively cheap price. That has also ensured both Arsenal and Manchester United have been looking at the Southampton player, with the former having previously been seen as favourites to sign him. Liverpool have since moved ahead, however, as Mikel Arteta is himself dependent on sales. Southampton have so far proved steadfast in their insistence Lavia is only available for £50m, but the view in the market is a deal for £45m could be struck. Liverpool are set to improve their offer after Henderson’s controversial move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Ettifaq was completed on Thursday. Fabinho, who has been linked with Al Ittihad, is expected to follow the former Liverpool captain. Read More Jordan Henderson risks tarnishing Liverpool legacy after career built on triumph of character Who could replace Fabinho? Liverpool transfer options analysed Mohammed Kudus: Chelsea leading Arsenal in race for £40m Ajax star
2023-07-27 22:51
CEO of royal banker Coutts resigns amid furor over closure of politician Nigel Farage's account
The chief executive of Coutts Bank has stepped down amid the furor surrounding populist politician Nigel Farage’s complaints that his account was closed because of his political views
2023-07-27 22:50
World Set for Hottest Month Ever as Climate Change Sears Planet
July is set to become the world’s hottest month on record, as fossil fuel emissions drive climate change
2023-07-27 22:48
Captain Horan sets the tone for United States at the Women's World Cup
As co-captain of the United States, Lindsey Horan is setting a feisty tone for the team at the Women's World Cup
2023-07-27 22:46
Trump lawyers arrive at office of U.S. special counsel -ABC News
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) -Lawyers for former U.S. President Donald Trump arrived at the office of Special Counsel Jack Smith on Thursday,
2023-07-27 22:29
DeSantis is defending new slavery teachings. Civil rights leaders see a pattern of 'policy violence'
Civil rights activists cheered when Ron DeSantis pardoned four Black men wrongfully convicted of rape as one of his first actions as Florida’s new governor
2023-07-27 22:29
Marchand wins third gold while Australia scoop more titles
French superstar Leon Marchand claimed his third gold of swimming's world championships on Thursday, while Australia scooped up more titles on a...
2023-07-27 22:29
Sweden, Finland and Switzerland are considering security links with US National Guard, general says
Switzerland, Finland and Sweden are considering joining the U.S. National Guard’s security partnership program in a further expansion of U.S. military ties across Europe after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
2023-07-27 22:25
Biden welcomes staunch US ally Meloni to talk China, Ukraine
US President Joe Biden hosts Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the White House on Thursday, celebrating a staunch NATO ally, while setting aside any...
2023-07-27 22:23
Trump's legal team seeking a meeting with special counsel as federal indictment looms
Donald Trump's legal team is seeking a meeting with special counsel Jack Smith on Thursday, as a potential federal indictment looms, three sources familiar with the matter tell CNN.
2023-07-27 22:22
Zelensky visits Dnipro hospital to hail medics treating Ukrainian troops
Volodymyr Zelensky visited a hospital in Dnipro on Thursday 27 July, to present state awards to medical workers. The president of Ukraine thanked the staff on a trip that coincided with Medical Worker’s Day. “On your frontline, you are the same heroes as the military. Thank you for saving our boys and girls. Thank you for giving all your time and energy to restore the health of our warriors,” the video, shared on Mr Zelensky’s Facebook page, was captioned. “We highly respect you and are proud that we have such doctors. I wish you and all Ukrainians victory, good health to you and your families.”
2023-07-27 22:21
Sweden's Quran burnings put freedom of expression law to test
The security service says Sweden's image has been harmed abroad and security at home has worsened.
2023-07-27 22:19