Southampton are close Gale Sayers Jersey to signing Manchester City academy player Romeo Lavia on a permanent deal. The defensive midfielder has been linked with a move away, despite being highly rated at Manchester City.Lavia had previously been linked with a move to Leeds United in the Kalvin Phillips deal, but is now close to joining the Saints.According to Jim McMahon Jersey and of the , Southampton are closing in on Romeo Lavia on a permanent deal. Lavia is a highly rated at Manchester City, but some at the club felt he isn't quite Riley Ridley Jersey ready to be Rodri's under study yet.The signing of Kalvin Phillips meant Lavia would struggle for game time in the coming years, and Southampton look set to grant the midfielder his wish.Scroll to ContinueManchester City have inserted a buy-back clause in the contract of Romeo Lavia.Lavia played this season for Manchester City in the Carabao Cup, Eddie Goldman Jersey and also made an appearance in the FA Cup.Gavin Bazunu made the switch to St. Mary's already this Khalil Mack Jersey window, and Romeo Lavia will follow him in that direction as Ralph Ha senhutl looks to bolster his Southampton side.Will Romeo Lavia be a succe s for Southampton?Read More Manchester City Coverage