Chelsea are close to agreeing a deal for Romeo Lavia, reports suggest.
Liverpool have made three bids so far this summer for the Southampton midfielder – culminating at £48 million. Yet despite being in need of a replacement for duo Fabinho and Jordan Henderson, who departed for Saudi Arabia sides Al-Ittihad and Al-Ettifaq respectively, one has still not been sought on the eve of the 2023-24 Premier League season.
Now it has been claimed that Chelsea are nearing an agreement with the Saints for Lavia. Belgium-based reporter Sachia Tavolieri has suggested that the London side are willing to pay up to £55 million for the 19-year-old – some £5 million more than Southampton initially wanted – and are keen to get things done quickly so Liverpool cannot hijack the transfer
Been told #ChelseaFC wants to anticipate a possibly last minute hijack from #LiverpoolFC by asking the team responsible to be prepared for medical tests.
“Joe Shields absolutely impressive for #CFC on this transfer while #LFC was scary to meet #SouthamptonFC financial requests.”
Liverpool and Chelsea are also in a battle to sign Brighton’s Moises Caicedo. The Reds have had a British record bid of £110 million accepted for the Ecuador international. However, it is said that Caicedo would prefer to join Chelsea, which is why things are stalling.
