Transfer Exclusive: Chelsea's Jaw-Dropping £48m Bid for Southampton Sensation Romeo Lavia Leaves Liverpool in the Dust
Chelsea have made a £48m bid for Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia, with Liverpool also showing interest However, Southampton are likely to reject the offer as it falls short of their £50m valuation Lavia, who joined Southampton from Man City last summer, still has four years remaining on his contract Liverpool had a bid of around £45m rejected earlier this week
Chelsea have submitted a £48m bid for Romeo Lavia, indicating a potential acceleration of negotiations with Southampton within the next 24 hours. Although it is anticipated that the offer will be turned down as Southampton stands firm on their £50m valuation, the proximity in value suggests the possibility of ongoing discussions between the two clubs.
Liverpool have had three unsuccessful bids for Lavia during this summer, with the most recent offer being valued at approximately £45m.
As the transfer window approaches its end, Chelsea is aiming to secure the signings of two midfielders. Additionally, they have expressed interest in acquiring Moises Caicedo from Brighton and Tyler Adams from Leeds.
Lavia has four years left on his Southampton contract after joining from Manchester City last summer.
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However, the Belgium international is expected to leave after Saints were relegated from the Premier League last season.
Lavia was not used as a substitute in Southampton's victory against Sheffield Wednesday in the season's opening weekend, and he was also not included in the squad for the Carabao Cup loss to Gillingham on Tuesday.
In the meantime, Southampton's captain, James Ward-Prowse, is scheduled to undergo a medical examination at West Ham following the clubs' complete agreement.
Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville have engaged in a social media dispute regarding Liverpool's ownership, as their ongoing transfer activities continue to extend into the upcoming season.Despite acquiring Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton for £35m and Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig for £60m during the summer, Liverpool still require additional players due to the departure of six key midfielders from their first-team squad.
The Reds, known for their efficiency in the transfer market, have encountered difficulties in upholding their reputation since the departures of Michael Edwards and Julian Ward, the club's last two sporting directors. This has impacted their ability to maintain previous standards.
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Carragher expressed his disappointment with his former club's business approach on social media, following their unsuccessful third bid worth £45m for Lavia.
"Liverpool has been known for swiftly and smoothly finalizing deals for years," the pundit wrote on platform X. "If you don't believe he is worth £50m, it's best to move on. However, if you genuinely desire his services, then pay the asking price."
"Furthermore, I don't understand why Liverpool isn't pursuing Caicedo. While it may require a significant investment, the club has already earned substantial amounts from the transfers of Jordan Henderson and Fabinho."
Leading up to the upcoming Premier League season, starting with Liverpool's match against Chelsea on Sunday, which will be broadcasted live on TV, Gary Neville added his opinion in response to his fellow pundit.
"Do you finally acknowledge that Klopp has protected your owners for the past five to six years?" Neville inquired.
Carragher retorted, "Gary, you are completely unaware of the situation at Liverpool! The owners have implemented a self-sufficient strategy which Klopp embraced, resulting in extraordinary accomplishments!"
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"Part of that was a transfer department that was the envy of Europe. That has now gone, with Jurgen Klopp running the club from top to bottom.
Liverpool have had three Directors of Football (DOFs) in the span of 18 months. The current DOF, who returned from retirement specifically for this summer, has a close relationship with the manager.
Liverpool's annual wage bill surpasses Arsenal's by a significant £150 million. Simply calculate the numbers.
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