According to 90min, Graham Potter’s Chelsea FC are planning to make a bid for Romeo Lavia, a defensive midfielder who joined the Saints from Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City in the summer of 2022.
ROMEO LAVIA OF SOUTHAMPTON IS A TARGET OF CHELSEA FC JANUARY BID.
According to the story that was released this morning, Chelsea attempted to snag Lavia from Premier League rivals Manchester City.
Instead, the defensive midfielder relocated to Southampton.
The Saints paid the Citizens £14 million in transfer fees (The Daily Mail). According to 90min, Chelsea FC are reportedly considering making a move for the teenager during the January transfer window.
Furthermore, the defensive midfielder from Belgium’s Under-21 national team will reportedly cost £50 million to sign at Stamford Bridge.
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Will a January Transfer Happen?
In our opinion, Romeo Lavia may be available for Chelsea FC to sign in the January transfer window. It appears that the Blues will be able to sign him if they make the Saints an offer of £50 million. For Southampton thus far this season, the 19-year-old has made seven starts and two substitute appearances in the Premier League. He has also scored one goal in the process.
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