Romeo Lavia, the young talent from Southampton, has caught the attention of Chelsea and Liverpool. At just 19 years old, he was signed by Manchester City from the market town of Nuneaton for a hefty £14 million. In the English top-flight league, he played 29 games this season, impressing as a promising team player.
Having emerged from City’s academy, he quickly made a name for himself. Premier League clubs took notice of his skills in the recent market, and Southampton, in particular, has shown interest in him. Liverpool, aiming to bolster their midfield, has also eyed Lavia. The young player’s recent performances have drawn attention, and there are reports of bids from both Chelsea and Liverpool.
Southampton values Lavia at £50 million, while Chelsea has reportedly offered £48 million, with potential add-ons. Additionally, Chelsea has been pursuing Ecuadorian international Moses Caicedo for a staggering £80 million, a record amount. Brighton & Hove Albion have also shown interest in Caicedo, potentially valuing him at £100 million.
On Monday, the Championship side had been holding out for £50m and rejected a £46m offer from Liverpool – their third bid. Chelsea needs midfield re-enforcements and has been negotiating with Brighton for £105m-rated Moises Caicedo and are expected to offer £20m for Leeds United’s Tyler Adams. But this Lavia offer will be a test of Liverpool’s resolve too.
As the race for Moses Caicedo heats up, Chelsea remains in the hunt for Lavia. The competition for these midfield talents is fierce, and securing them could greatly impact the teams’ performances in the upcoming season.
Chelsea wants to sign two players to transform their midfield. They are optimistic they have made a breakthrough in talks over Moises Caicedo. Meanwhile, Southampton want £50M for Romeo Lavia and Chelsea hopes to pip Liverpool to his signing.
Notably, after a tense night since David Ornstein reported on Chelsea’s £48m bid for Southampton’s Romeo Lavia, it is being said that the bid is expected to be turned down.
