Chelsea transfer news: Romeo Lavia snubs Liverpool as Newcastle plot late double defender raid
Here is your Chelsea transfer roundup on Tuesday, August 15.
Caicedo signs
Chelsea's co-sporting directors Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley have described Moises Caicedo as one of the 'standout players in European football' following his move from Brighton. The 21-year-old was heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge for a large majority of the summer transfer window as Mauricio Pochettino looked to further bolster his midfield.
In an official statement on the Blues' website, Stewart and Winstanley said: «Moises has proved himself as a standout player in European football over the past 18 months, and we are thrilled to add him to Mauricio Pochettino’s squad.
»Moises possesses a rare midfield skill set and is a player we've been targeting for some time. We believe he will make a significant impact at Stamford Bridge this season – and in the years ahead."
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Lavia decision
Romeo Lavia has chosen to join Chelsea ahead of Liverpool despite the Reds agreeing a £60million deal with Southampton for the Belgian midfielder.
football.london has been told Lavia has now chosen a move to Stamford Bridge and Joe Shields has a lot to do with that defining decision. The Blues' director of recruitment and talent has been a prominent figure behind the scenes in negotiations with Lavia's camp.
Shields, who used to be at Southampton where he was the head of senior recruitment, built a strong relationship with the 19-year-old midfielder at St. Mary's. Now, Lavia looks set to follow Moises Caicedo through the door at Stamford Bridge despite Southampton and Liverpool agreeing on a £60million deal.
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