Chelsea have lodged a bid close to Southampton’s Romeo Lavia asking price.
Liverpool risk missing out on Romeo Lavia after their rejected bids with Chelsea now swooping in with an offer reported to be worth £48million for the Southampton midfielder. Jurgen Klopp’s side have long been the frontrunners to sign Lavia and were the only club seemingly in talks with Southampton for the teenager.
But the two sides have been unable to strike an agreement on a fee with Liverpool reluctant to meet the £50m asking price. The Reds had a third offer worth close to £46m rejected earlier this week and there was a suggestion Liverpool would return with a fourth and final bid to match Southampton’s valuation.
However, they’ve been beaten to the post by Chelsea who have reportedly made an official approach to sign the 19-year-old. According to The Athletic, Chelsea have sent a £48m offer including add-ons for the signing of Lavia.
It’s the closest bid Southampton have received this summer to their £50m asking price and talks are said to be ongoing. The bid will come as bad news for Liverpool, who may now have to embark in a bidding war with Chelsea for Lavia’s signature.
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Liverpool worst nightmare comes true as Chelsea blow rivals away with huge Romeo Lavia bid
Chelsea have lodged a bid close to Southampton’s Romeo Lavia asking price.
Chelsea have now lodged a bid for Romeo Lavia (Image: Getty)
Liverpool risk missing out on Romeo Lavia after their rejected bids with Chelsea now swooping in with an offer reported to be worth £48million for the Southampton midfielder. Jurgen Klopp’s side have long been the frontrunners to sign Lavia and were the only club seemingly in talks with Southampton for the teenager.
But the two sides have been unable to strike an agreement on a fee with Liverpool reluctant to meet the £50m asking price. The Reds had a third offer worth close to £46m rejected earlier this week and there was a suggestion Liverpool would return with a fourth and final bid to match Southampton’s valuation.
However, they’ve been beaten to the post by Chelsea who have reportedly made an official approach to sign the 19-year-old. According to The Athletic, Chelsea have sent a £48m offer including add-ons for the signing of Lavia.
It’s the closest bid Southampton have received this summer to their £50m asking price and talks are said to be ongoing. The bid will come as bad news for Liverpool, who may now have to embark in a bidding war with Chelsea for Lavia’s signature.
Romeo Lavia looks set to leave Southampton (Image: Getty)
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