Southampton have reportedly rejected an £18million bid from Liverpool for their centre-back Dejan Lovren.
The Croatian international is reportedly keen on joining Anfield this summer, and if it happens will become the 3rd Saints player to do so since the end of the season, with Rickie Lambert and Adam Lallana having already been snapped up by the Reds. He was on of several key players last season at St Mary’s, and is now trying to force a move to Anfield through by threatening to not take part in pre-season training.
It is thought Liverpool have tried to take advantage of the situation and make an £18million bid for the player, which has been reportedly turned down. The Saints are reluctant to let him leave for less than £25million, having bought him from Lyon last summer for just £8.5mil.
New boss Ronald Koeman is hoping to keep hold of the rest of his squad as he prepares for his debut season in the Premier League, but is unlikely to make players stay against their will. Liverpool have wasted no time in this transfer market so far, spending over £40million combined on Lallana, Lambert and midfielder Emre Can.
By Ben Kelly
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