Romeo Lavia to Chelsea transfer latest: Deal agreed, £58m package, Liverpool bid, Caicedo impact
Chelsea have taken a huge step towards completing the transfer of Romeo Lavia from Southampton. The 19-year-old midfielder has been heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge for a while now and the Blues appear to have finally secured his signature.
Lavia, who sees his contract at St. Mary's expire in 2027, featured 29 times for Southampton in the Premier League last season, missing a large chunk of the campaign due to a hamstring injury. Despite his eye-catching displays, he couldn't steer the club clear of relegation from the English top-flight.
With Mauricio Pochettino and Jurgen Klopp both desperate to further bolster their midfield options this summer, Lavia has been subject to bids from both Chelsea and Liverpool. So, with that being said, football.london has rounded up all the latest talk on the Belgian's future amid reports that the Blues have wrapped up a deal.
Deal agreed
The Blues have agreed a deal with Southampton for Lavia, football.london understands. It's believed that Chelsea's offer was £53million, including an additional £5m in add-ons.
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Liverpool £60m hijack
According to Alex Crook, Liverpool have agreed a £60million deal to sign Romeo Lavia. Chelsea agreed a £55million fee with the Saints last week but it seems the Reds are hijacking that move.
The Belgian midfielder is said to prefer a move to Anfield but a decision is yet to be made.
Deal agreed
According to The Daily Mail, Lavia is set to join Chelsea after a £55million agreement was reached between the two clubs. The Blues are set to sign Moises Caicedo in a £115million move this week as Todd Boehly continues his transfer spending spree.
Southampton hint
Southampton manager Russell Martin on leaving Romeo Lavia out the
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