CHELSEA have launched a shock £48million bid to beat Liverpool to Romeo Lavia.
Southampton want £50m for the Belgium midfielder, 19, after reportedly rejecting “multiple” offers from Jurgen Klopp’s Reds.
Romeo Lavia seems certain to stay in the Prem, with Chelsea hoping to have leapt over Liverpool in the hunt for the teenagerRex
But The Athletic’s David Ornstein revealed tonight that the Blues are pressing hard for Lavia.
The relegated Saints realise keeping him is a losing battle.
And Lavia’s departure would be a double blow for Southampton as West Ham close on their England midfielder James Ward-Prowse.
Ornstein claimed Chelsea’s bid was £48m including add-ons adds” and added: “Dialogue continues”.
Manchester United have also been linked with the powerful teenager.
But in the past two weeks it appeared Liverpool had emerged as clear favourites to sign the ex-Manchester City kid.
Now, though, Pochettino, appears to be focusing on bringing in possibly TWO more Prem midfielders.
It’s claimed Chelsea are edging closer to landing Moises Caicedo.
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But Brighton are still holding out for around £90m for the 32-cap Ecuadorian, 21.
for any Blues’ fans bemused by the continuing transfer merry-go-round at Stamford bridge there has at least been one piece of stabilising news.
Academy product Reece James has been named as new skipper, ahead of Thiago Silva.