Liverpool's protracted pursuit of Romeo Lavia has drawn sharp criticism this week.

Club legend and pundit Jamie Carragher is not pleased with the club's inability to secure the Southampton midfielder.

Lavia is the subject of two bids from the Reds, but neither has come close to Southampton's valuation of the player.

"This is embarrassing," Carragher stated.

"Liverpool for years now have got deals done quickly with no fuss.

"If you don't think he's worth 50M move on, if you really want him pay it.

“Also not sure why LFC aren't in for Caicedo, yes it's a lot of money but Liverpool got big money for JH/FAB [Jordan Henderson/Fabinho]."