Chelsea are reportedly stepping up their curiosity in a possible switch deal for Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia.
The Saints wish to maintain maintain of Lavia regardless of being relegated to the Championship, and can insist on round £50million for him, in accordance with The Athletic.
Nonetheless, it appears Chelsea are severe about attempting to signal the Belgian wonderkid, who seemed vastly spectacular within the Premier League within the season simply gone.
Lavia joined Southampton from Manchester Metropolis, and the treble winners have a buy-back clause that turns into energetic subsequent summer season, so it is sensible that Chelsea would possibly wish to transfer quick on this one.
The 19-year-old definitely seems like he might be a tremendous match at Stamford Bridge, persevering with the membership’s current technique of signing a few of Europe’s high younger gamers.
CFC invested massive cash on prospects like Enzo Fernandez, Mykhaylo Mudryk and Noni Madueke, and Lavia might be one other participant to put the foundations for a vivid future on the membership.
£50m is so much to pay for somebody comparatively unproven, nevertheless, so will probably be fascinating to see if Chelsea actually push forward with this deal over different prospects.
The Athletic additionally notice that Brighton’s Moises Caicedo is on Chelsea’s radar, although he’d be dearer, however a minimum of has the advantage of being a bit older and extra skilled.
