Chelsea might hand Liverpool two blows in sooner or later as they’re reportedly nearing an settlement to signal Romeo Lavia.
The Southampton midfielder has been the topic of quite a few unsuccessful bids from the Reds. He’s valued at £50 million by the Saints and in response to journalist Sacha Tavolieri, Chelsea have met that determine with their newest provide.
Liverpool’s finest provide for Lavia got here earlier this week within the type of £46 million — a determine which included add-ons. It was swiftly rejected by the Saints. Tavolieri added {that a} last-minute bid from the Reds for the Belgium worldwide can’t be dominated out. He’s additionally apparently bought on a transfer to Anfield
Earlier at present, reviews emerged that Brighton & Hove Albion accepted the Reds’ British file provide of £110 million for Moises Caicedo. However since then, a number of sources have claimed that Caicedo has his coronary heart set on transferring to Chelsea.
In accordance with Fabrizio Romano, the Blues are making ready a brand new, improved provide for his or her long-term goal enjoying on the south coast. Lavia (19) and Caicedo (21) are each defensive midfielders by commerce — a place the Blues need to strengthen after N’Golo Kante and Mateo Kovacic’s exits this summer season.
It stays to be seen how Liverpool react to the information of each their midfield targets doubtlessly heading to west London. They’re but to signal a brand new midfielder after the shock exits of Jordan Henderson and Fabinho final month.
Mauricio Pochettino addresses resolution to call Reece James as Chelsea captain forward of Liverpool opener
Reece James is ready to steer Chelsea out at Stamford Bridge in opposition to Liverpool on Sunday (13 August).
Will probably be the English right-back’s first aggressive sport after being named the membership’s new captain. Cesar Azplicueta’s exit meant the Blues had been trying to find a brand new skipper for the primary time in years.
Thiago Silva and James emerged as the 2 strongest candidates and the Argentine tactician determined to go together with the latter. Forward of his staff’s sport in opposition to Liverpool, ‘Poch’ defined his resolution to call the 23-year-old as Chelsea’s captain. He mentioned, through Soccer.London:
“He isn’t solely a participant that may be a frontrunner due to his qualities He’s the current and goes to be the longer term additionally. For us, he is an ideal participant and particular person to be a captain.”
Naming Silva as captain might have required the west London giants to seek for a brand new captain subsequent 12 months. He’s 38 years outdated and within the remaining 12 months of his contract at Stamford Bridge.
James, in the meantime, has been with the Blues since 2006, registering 11 targets and 20 assists in 147 senior video games.