In a significant development, Chelsea Football Club has initiated a bold move by submitting a substantial £55 million bid to acquire Southampton’s standout player, Romeo Lavia.
The bid comes as a potential setback to Liverpool’s pursuit of the talented midfielder. Reports from talkSPORT reveal that Chelsea is engaged in advanced negotiations with Southampton over the transfer.
Romeo Lavia’s remarkable performance during the previous Premier League season has attracted attention from several top clubs, with both Chelsea and Liverpool expressing keen interest.
Despite Liverpool’s continued interest, it is believed that Mauricio Pochettino’s Chelsea holds the upper hand in the negotiations.
Earlier this week, Chelsea presented an offer close to £48 million, which Southampton promptly declined. In response, Liverpool made three unsuccessful attempts to secure Lavia’s services, with their latest bid falling short of Chelsea’s offer by £5 million, thus valuing the player at £55 million.
The situation is further complicated as both Chelsea and Liverpool are simultaneously vying for the signature of Moises Caicedo from Brighton.
While Chelsea has exhibited interest in the young Ecuadorian talent, Liverpool has reportedly reached an agreement to sign Caicedo for a record-breaking £111 million.
As the transfer saga unfolds, it remains to be seen whether Chelsea’s bold move for Romeo Lavia will shift the balance of power in the midfield and potentially reshape the Premier League landscape.
