With talks continuing to stall over a deal to sign Romeo Lavia, Liverpool look to be facing Premier League competition for the midfielder’s signature.
The Reds have pursued the Southampton midfielder throughout the summer and have had three bids rejected so far, the third of which being worth up to £46 million.
Lavia was not included in the Saints’ matchday squad for their EFL Cup clash against Gillingham on Tuesday, with reports indicating that he was hoping to complete a move to Anfield imminently.
Southampton look to be standing firm on their £50 million valuation of the player, but Chelsea have now entered the frame with The Athletic’s David Ornstein reporting that a £48 million offer was submitted on Wednesday night.
Chelsea themselves have been embroiled in a lengthy pursuit of Brighton’s Moises Caicedo this summer, with the Guardian now reporting that Mauricio Pochettino’s side are hopeful of bringing both midfielders to Stamford Bridge this summer.
It leaves Liverpool needing a quick response if they are to secure the Belgian this summer, with a very real risk emerging that he could now move to a Premier League rival.
