Chelsea ‘launch shock £48million transfer bid to hijack Liverpool’s move for Southampton star Romeo Lavia’

CHELSEA have launched a shock £48m bid to beat Liverpool against Romeo Lavia.

Southampton want £50m for the 19-year-old Belgium midfielder after he reportedly turned down “multiple” offers from Jurgen Klopp’s Reds.

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But Athletic’s David Ornstein showed that the blues are pushing hard on Lavia.

The relegated Saints realize it’s a losing battle to keep him.

And Lavia’s exit would be a double whammy as West Ham are hot on their heels for Southampton’s England midfielder James Ward-Prowse.

Ornstein claimed Chelsea’s offer was for “£48million including surcharges” and stated: “The dialogue is ongoing.”

Manchester United is also associated with the strong teenager.

But over the past two weeks, Liverpool have proved favorites to sign the ex-Manchester City player.

Now, however, Pochettino makes a late call for Lavia AND at least one other Prem midfielder.

Chelsea are said to be getting ever closer to signing Moises Caicedo.

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But Brighton are asking around £90million for the 32-year-old Ecuadorian, 21.

For any Blues fans confused by the ongoing transfer merry-go-round at Stamford Bridge, there was at least some reassuring news.

Academy freshman Reece James, 23, has been named the new captain ahead of Thiago Silva.

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