Chelsea are reportedly still interested in signing Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia at the end of the season.
According to a report from Fichajes, Chelsea are looking to improve their midfield options at the end of the season. And the Blues have identified 18-year-old Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia as a potential target.
Romeo Lavia has been an impressive player for Southampton this season, and the youngster has the potential to develop into a top-class Premier League player in the near future.
Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante might leave the club, either in January or once his contract expires in the summer. So the Blues will need to bring in a quality replacement.
The 18-year-old Southampton midfielder has the potential to thrive at a top club like Chelsea, and it will be interesting to see if the Blues can agree on a deal with the Saints for the youngster. The opportunity to join Chelsea could be a tempting proposition for Lavia, and a move to Stamford Bridge could accelerate his development and help him fulfil his potential.
Meanwhile, Chelsea could lose players like Jorginho in the summer as well. The Italian international is also nearing the end of his contract, and the Blues have not been able to agree on an extension with him yet. That leaves Graham Potter with Mateo Kovacic, Conor Gallagher and Ruben Loftus-Cheek as the only other midfield options.
Thomas Tuchel was backed heavily during the summer transfer window, and new owner Todd Boehly will have to back his new manager when the summer transfer window opens next year. Lavia will be a long-term investment for Chelsea, but the 18-year-old has shown that he can make an immediate impact in the Premier League as well.
A move to Stamford bridge will allow him to experience regular UEFA Champions League football as well. And that could be an attractive idea for the youngster. Interestingly, Chelsea sought a late move for Lavia in the summer transfer window.
The Blues will need to improve their midfield considerably if they want to challenge clubs like Manchester City for the Premier League title. And they have been linked with a number of players in recent months, including Adrien Rabiot.
Chelsea certainly have the financial resources to bring Southampton to the negotiating table. And it will be interesting to see how the situation develops over the next few months.
