Liverpool have third bid for Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia rejected

Liverpool continue to be frustrated in their pursuit of the Southampton midfielder

Liverpool have had a third bid turned down for Southampton’s Romeo Lavia (Steven Paston/PA)

Liverpool continue to be frustrated in their pursuit of Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia after having a third bid rejected by the Championship side.

After their initial two offers of £34million plus £4m and £42m were turned down, the Reds returned with a proposal worth £46m but that too has been rejected, the PA news agency understands.