Southampton send Chelsea counter-offer after responding to Romeo Lavia offer

Chelsea and Liverpool are battling it out for Romeo Lavia (Image: Getty) Southampton are believed to have rejected Chelsea’s £48million bid for Romeo Lavia as they continue to demand £50m for the Belgian. Liverpool have already made three offers for the 19-year-old maestro but still, the Reds are yet to strike an agreement with the Saints hierarchy. That said, it appears we are now approaching the endgame as Chelsea and Liverpool, who square off at Stamford Bridge on Sunday in their Premier League opener, continuing to go head-to-head for both midfielders. According to The Times , Chelsea’s £48m approach for Lavia has already been rejected. That’s because Southampton are holding firm on their £50m valuation and won’t sanction Lavia’s exit until that figure is met. We’ll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story. For the latest news and breaking news visit: express.co.uk/sport/football. Stay up to date with all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you. Follow us on Twitter @dexpress_sport – the official Daily Express & Express.co.uk Twitter account – providing real news in real time. We’re also on Facebook @dailyexpresssport – offering your must-see news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day to like, comment and share from the Daily Express, Sunday Express and Express.co.uk.