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‘He has got a pass in his locker’: Pass master Paul Scholes impressed with Southampton’s new star 18-year-old star Romeo Lavia as Rio Ferdinand compares Saints youth infused transfer policy to the Borussia Dortmund model

Former Manchester United star Paul Scholes has sung the praises of Southampton's 18-year-old star Romeo Lavia and said he is a player of huge potential.

The young Belgian made the £14million move to St Mary's from Manchester City this summer and has made a quick impression in the Saints' first three games of the campaign.

Scholes, speaking to BT Sport before United's clash on the South Coast, believes the midfielder is already good enough to get into City's team and complemented his impressive passing range.

Romeo Lavia has made a quick impression on the Southampton fans since his summer move

Romeo Lavia has made a quick impression on the Southampton fans since his summer move

Paul Scholes has praised the young Belgian's passing range and says he has huge potential

Paul Scholes has praised the young Belgian's passing range and says he has huge potential

’I was surprised when City let him go I think he is good enough potentially, he is only 18-years-old maybe hold him back a bit.