Liverpool have had a third bid for Romeo Lavia rejected by Sky Bet Championship club Southampton.
The latest offer for the Belgian midfielder, 19, is believed to be worth a total of £46m.
He was an unused substitute in Saints' opening weekend win at Sheffield Wednesday.
Lavia only joined Saints from Manchester City last summer and scored once in 29 games as they finished bottom of the Premier League.
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