Southampton’s Romeo Lavia will soon be announced as Chelsea’s new player.
That says Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth.
Sheth reported on Thursday morning that 19-year-old Romeo Lavia had completed his medical ahead of his next move to Chelsea.
Apparently, the Belgium midfielder will soon be announced as the Blues’ new signing at Stamford Bridge.
Sheth wrote on Twitter: “Roméo Lavia has completed his medical at Chelsea ahead of his move from Southampton. Formal announcement expected shortly.”
Chelsea already finalized the signing of Moises Caicedo from Brighton earlier in the week, so they’re set to bring even more joy to the fans just days later.
Lavia enjoyed a breakaway season with Southampton in the Premier League last year, so it’s no real surprise he’s leaving St Mary’s following their relegation back to the league.
Despite his young age, the defensive midfielder really excelled in the top division last year and is on the cusp of this glamorous move to West London.
Sheth explained on Twitter a few days ago that Chelsea and Southampton have reached a £58m deal for the transfer of Lavia, who could be signed in time for Sunday’s away league match against West Ham.
Respected journalist Simon Phillips reported on his Substack this week that Mauricio Pochettino’s talk with Lavia is a major reason Saints’ talent is heading to Chelsea. The Blues manager works with a squad of young and talented players at Stamford Bridge who will be boosted by the arrival of the 19-year-old Southampton midfielder.
Competition for seats in the center of the park looks fierce as Lavia and Caicedo join the likes of Enzo Fernandez, Conor Gallagher and Andrey Santos.
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After a significant £35 million transfer breakthrough, Chelsea is expected to sign Michael Olise.
Michael Olise, 21, is now expected to move to Stamford Bridge in a £35 million deal, marking a significant advancement in Chelsea’s pursuit of the Crystal Palace attacker.
A deal to bring Michael Olise from Crystal Palace to Chelsea is anticipated to be finalized. London has a grasp of it.
The 21-year-old’s £35 million release clause in his contract at Selhurst Park has been activated by the Blues, according to a report by Fabrice Hawkins in France. Over the past week, Chelsea has spoken verbally about personal terms with Olise and his entourage in order to reach an agreement.
Football has learned from sources that Olise’s potential signing has been greatly influenced by Joe Shields, co-director of recruitment and talent at Chelsea. london. Shields has recently played a significant role in talks to transfer Romeo Lavia from Southampton to Chelsea.
However, Olise is currently unable to play because of a hamstring injury he sustained in June while representing France Under-21. It may not be until the end of September or even the beginning of October before the former Reading winger returns to action.
In July, Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson said, “We’ve known since the injury that it’s going to take a while for him to get fit again. The injury was severe and needed surgery. The recovery process will take a little longer even though he is well into his rehabilitation.
“At the moment, all we can do is hope that his rehabilitation will go smoothly and that we can get him back as soon as possible. But we can be sure that we won’t be seeing him for a while. “.
Chelsea has been searching the transfer market for a right winger who can also play as a No. 10. This was the situation prior to Christopher Nkunku’s four-month knee injury absence, but this setback has made the club even more motivated to take action.
Both Lyon’s Rayan Cherki and Mohammed Kudus, a star for Ajax, were possibilities. However, it appears that Olise, who is now anticipated to complete his move to Stamford Bridge in the coming days, is Chelsea’s man.
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Moisés Caicedo has been signed by Chelsea in a British record-breaking £115 million deal.
Moisés Caicedo has been acquired by Chelsea in a deal worth a British record $115 million from Brighton.
After spending £106.8 million on another midfielder, Enzo Fernández, during the winter transfer window, Chelsea has broken the British transfer record twice in the past seven months. With a club option for an additional year, Caicedo’s contract is for eight years.
Liverpool had a £111 million offer accepted for Caicedo last Thursday, but they were unable to persuade him to move to Anfield. The Ecuadorian international has always preferred to sign with Chelsea, who will pay £100m plus £15m in performance-related bonuses.
Additionally, Brighton has a buy-out clause for a player they acquired on February 1, 2021, for an undisclosed sum that is believed to be £4.5 million from the Ecuadorian club Independiente del Valle.
Chelsea made Caicedo their top target for the defensive midfield position, but Brighton turned down several of their offers. It took weeks for a deal to be reached after a £70 million offer was turned down in the middle of July.
The action carries on Brighton’s tradition of making sizable profits in the transfer market. For instance, this summer they sold Alexis Mac Allister to Liverpool for £35 million after purchasing him for about £7 million, and last summer Chelsea paid £55 million for the £15 million signing of Marc Cucurella.
In an effort to sign Southampton midfielder Roméo Lavia before Liverpool, Chelsea is also attempting to do so. Although Chelsea, who are willing to pay £50 million plus add-ons, have agreed to a £60 million deal, the Belgian international would prefer to sign with them.
When Chelsea called, Caicedo didn’t need to second-guess his decision to sign with the club, saying: “I am so excited to be here at this big club. Being here is a fulfillment of a dream, and I am eager to begin working with the group. “.
Kepa Arrizabalaga is moving to Real Madrid, so Chelsea is now looking to replace him with Kasper Schmeichel.
