LOOK: Romeo Lavia to join Moises Caicedo
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MOVE: Romeo Lavia.Adam Vaughan
Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia became the second player this week to say no thanks to Liverpool in favour of a move to Chelsea.
The Blues on Monday evening announced the signing of Brighton defensive midfielder Moises Caicedo in a British-record £115m transfer, days after the Reds had agreed to smash their transfer record with a £111m fee to sign the Ecuadorian.
At the same time, the clubs – who played to a 1-1 Premier League draw on Sunday – were also jaaging defensive midfielder Lavia.
Roméo Lavia to Chelsea, here we go! Deal agreed between clubs on final fee short of £60m add-ons included — structure also agreed 🚨![CDATA[]]>🔵![CDATA[]]>🇧![CDATA[]]>🇪
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 15, 2023
Lavia will undergo medical tests this week, just informed by clubs that the agreement has been reached.
Roméo said yes to Chelsea on Monday. pic.twitter.com/sH9wlpYlnk
But after the Anfield giants had struck a £60m deal with the Saints for their 19-year-old talent, the Blues again vry’d af their alternative target.
Om verder sout in die wonde te vryf, it emerged that the Blues agreed to pay just £50m – £10m less than the Reds for the Belgian.
The Reds are reportedly now shifting their attention to Brighton target Carlos Baleba, with the 19-year-old Lille star seen as the new Caicedo.