Chelsea transfer news: Romeo Lavia is linked with a move to both Chelsea and Liverpool this summer transfer window, with the Blues making their move in recent days.
It comes amidst a messy saga that has between the two sides, who are both in the process of rebuilding their central ranks in the transfer window. The Reds made an effort to land Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai before they head to Stamford Bridge on Sunday, having already seen a host of important players in midfield leave.
However, many twists in that race have come about since as Liverpool looked to rivals their bid and agreed a British record £110million fee with Brighton. It seems as though Caicedo prefers the switch to Chelsea, who are yet to make a bid, though football.london understands the Blues are confident of landing the Ecuadorian international over their rivals.
He may not be the only midfield addition as Lavia is also on the radar of the west London side. Chelsea are 'seriously moving' for the Southampton youngster as well as Caicedo, football.london has been told, and they are now expecting to sign the Belgian. The moves could cost upwards of £160million, as football.london also understands Chelsea have offered over the £50million asking price for Lavia - consisting of £52million up front and £3million in add-ons.
It could see Chelsea completely blow Liverpool out of the water, with the side having shown considerable interest in landing both midfielders this summer. According to Sacha Tavolieri, the Blues are anticipating a hijack from Liverpool in response to their recent bid and have planned to get a medical prepared as soon as possible to deny that opportunity.
The contract offered is claimed to be a seven-year deal with the option of an extra year on top, with Joe Shields - formerly of Southampton - now pushing to complete the deal. It remains to be seen whether the switch can be completed, but it would be a huge statement of intent from Chelsea to do so.
brohomaglus
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I am a Liverpool fan and I will accept that Chelsea have won us already but that is not my consign how will Liverpool go and bid 110m for Chelsea target instead of paying 50m for lavia and get a defender also, that one concern una if they win una I go still dey chop my food dey go
Tiubekopsy
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Chelsea fans, never jubilate on caicedo deal yet because Liverpool are very smart than your club, let me bust your brain Chelsea can only spend maximum of £105m anything beyond that Chelsea will face points deducted, that is why Chelsea pullout of Tyler deal to add the £20m to finalize Caisedo deal, but Liverpool are outsmart Chelsea by offer £110m to Brighton, while Brighton are only ready to accept only out bid what Liverpool offer
Fohdimps
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I have this feeling that Liverpool is playing a game with Chelsea. I don't believe Liverpool want to buy caciedo. They want Chelsea to stretch themselves so they can self distruct. I want be surprise if Liverpool sign a completely different player in the coming weeks.