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Chelsea hijack Liverpool's move for Belgian star
Chelsea hijack Liverpool's move for Belgian star
Chelsea are reportedly planning to hijack Liverpool's bid to sign Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia this summer.
The Belgian teenager had a promising debut season in the Premier League last term, and he is now eyeing a bigger challenge.
Liverpool have been in regular talks with the Saints over the past few weeks, but they have yet to meet the asking price.
They recently failed with a £45m offer for the youngster, and it is now reported that the Blues have proposed to pay £48m.
Their proposal remains below the Saints' £50m valuation, but the Blues currently have the upper hand in the transfer pursuit.
Liverpool are bound to respond with an improved offer, but as things stand, the Blues have a brilliant chance to hijack the deal.
Meanwhile, Chelsea and Liverpool are also battling for the services of Caicedo, who is currently valued at £100m by Brighton.
The Blues have been negotiating with the Seagulls for a number of weeks, but Liverpool have made a late entry to scupper their plans.
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