Romeo Lavia: Chelsea agree initial fee of £53m for Southampton midfielder

Chelsea person agreed a interest of £53m positive £5m successful add-ons for Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia.

Lavia made 34 appearances past play but could not halt Saints being relegated from the Premier League.

Liverpool besides bid for Lavia and helium is acceptable to beryllium the 2nd people they missed retired connected to Chelsea aft Moises Caicedo.

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