![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/chelsea-agree-romeo-lavia-fee-with-southampton-in-second-transfer-blow-to-liverpool/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/0_Southampton-v-Grimsby-Town-Emirates-FA-Cup-Fifth-Round.jpg&description=Chelsea had already beaten Liverpool to the signing of Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo, and Romeo Lavia could be about to become the second man to opt for the Blues Chelsea have agreed a fee of £53m plus £5m in add-ons for Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia. The midfielder, who only joined Southampton from Manchester City last summer, was also a target for Liverpool. Jurgen Klopp's side had a bid accepted for the Belgian youngster but could be about to lose out to Chelsea for yet another target. Just days earlier, Liverpool had stepped up their pursuit of Moises Caicedo, only for their rivals to beat them to the punch. Chelsea agreed a Premier League record move for Ecuador midfielder Caicedo, who joined from Brighton in a £115m deal. It is understood City will benefit from the transfer too and will receive 20 per cent of the fee, having inserted a sell-on clause when they sold him to the Saints. Lavia's exit would also mark the second time in August that one of the shining lights of their last Premier League season has left St Mary's. James Ward-Prowse, who captained the side last season, completed a move to West Ham United earlier in the month. The latest development over Lavia comes not long after Southampton director of football Jason Wilcox indicated an end to the Lavia saga could be reached in a matter of days. Manchester City are believed to have a buy-back clause for the 19-year-old, but this does not come into force until 2024, allowing for a bidding war this summer. "I think you know, it's well known that we've had some significant interest in Romeo, we've had an offer which we accepted from Liverpool," Wilcox said at a BBC Solent Fans' Forum event. "Then Chelsea came to the table. "So we're currently in negotiation with Chelsea now so it's a real tricky period for Romeo. But I'm confident that something will get done in the next week or so or in the next few days. Should Romeo Lavia choose Chelsea over Liverpool? Have your say in the comments section "){kind=link}
Chelsea had already beaten Liverpool to the signing of Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo, and Romeo Lavia could be about to become the second man to opt for the Blues
Chelsea have agreed a fee of £53m plus £5m in add-ons for Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia.
The midfielder, who only joined Southampton from Manchester City last summer, was also a target for Liverpool. Jurgen Klopp’s side had a bid accepted for the Belgian youngster but could be about to lose out to Chelsea for yet another target.
Just days earlier, Liverpool had stepped up their pursuit of Moises Caicedo, only for their rivals to beat them to the punch. Chelsea agreed a Premier League record move for Ecuador midfielder Caicedo, who joined from Brighton in a £115m deal.
It is understood City will benefit from the transfer too and will receive 20 per cent of the fee, having inserted a sell-on clause when they sold him to the Saints. Lavia’s exit would also mark the second time in August that one of the shining lights of their last Premier League season has left St Mary’s. James Ward-Prowse, who captained the side last season, completed a move to West Ham United earlier in the month.