Southampton are set to show down Chelsea’s bid however it’s near their £50m valuation; Lavia has 4 years left on his Southampton contract after becoming a member of from Man City final summer time; Liverpool had third bid, understood to be within the area of £45m, rejected earlier this week

Chelsea have made a £48m bid for Romeo Lavia and talks with Southampton might speed up within the subsequent 24 hours.

While the supply is predicted to be rejected as Southampton maintain out for his or her £50m valuation, it comes shut sufficient that talks between the golf equipment might proceed.

Liverpool have seen three bids for Lavia rejected to date this summer time, the most recent of which was price round £45m.

Chelsea wish to signal two midfielders earlier than the switch window closes on the finish of the month and have additionally bid for Brighton’s Moises Caicedo and Leeds’ Tyler Adams.

Lavia has 4 years left on his Southampton contract after becoming a member of from Manchester City final summer time.

However, the Belgium worldwide is predicted to go away after Saints had been relegated from the Premier League final season.

Lavia didn’t come off the bench throughout Southampton’s win over Sheffield Wednesday on the opening weekend of the season, whereas he was not named within the squad for the Carabao Cup defeat at Gillingham on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, Southampton captain James Ward-Prowse is ready for a medical at West Ham after the golf equipment reached a full settlement.

Carra and Neville clash over FSG as Liverpool’s Lavia saga drags on

Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville have clashed on social media about Liverpool’s possession, with their switch enterprise set to pull on into the brand new season.

Liverpool have signed Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton for £35m and Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig for £60m this summer time, however are nonetheless in want of reinforcements after dropping six first-team midfielders.

The Reds have constructed a repute for being environment friendly within the switch market however after the exits of Michael Edwards and Julian Ward, their final two sporting administrators, the membership have struggled to keep up these requirements.

Carragher described his former membership’s enterprise as “embarrassing” on social media as he responded to a report that their third bid for Lavia, price £45m, had been turned down.

“Liverpool for years now have got deals done quickly with no fuss,” the Sky Sports pundit wrote on the social media platform X. “If you don’t think he’s worth £50m, move on. If you really want him, pay it.

“Also undecided why LFC aren’t in for Caicedo, sure it is some huge cash however Liverpool bought massive cash for Jordan Henderson and Fabinho.”

Ahead of the new Premier League season – which kicks off for Liverpool at Chelsea on Sunday, live on Sky Sports – Gary Neville chimed in by responding to his punditry partner.

“Do you now agree that Klopp has shielded your homeowners for the final five-six years?” Neville asked.

Carragher responded: “Gary, you have not a clue what is going on on at Liverpool! The homeowners have a self-sustaining mannequin that Klopp purchased into and produced miracles!

“Part of that was a transfer department that was the envy of Europe. That has now gone, with Jurgen Klopp running the club from top to bottom.

“Liverpool have had three DOFs in 18 months. The present one, who got here out of retirement to do the job for this summer time, he is a detailed contact of the supervisor.

“Liverpool’s wage bill is £150m more than Arsenal’s a season. Just do the maths.

“Liverpool do not have an investor (Peter Lim) such as you do at Salford, the place you and the lads simply get on a airplane on the finish of the season to beg him to spend extra money!”

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