Romeo Lavia ‘SNUBS Liverpool and agrees £50m Chelsea move’ as Mauricio Pochettino delivers another huge transfer blow to Jurgen Klopp after Moises Caicedo opted for Stamford Bridge

Romeo Lavia has turned Liverpool down in favor of a move to Chelsea, another major blow to Jurgen Klopp’s transfer plans, according to reports.

The Southampton midfielder has been heavily pursued by both clubs this summer, but has opted to join Chelsea in a deal worth around £50 million, as reported by the Southampton midfielder. Athletic.

Liverpool were previously believed to have won the race for the midfielder’s signature after agreeing a £60 million fee with Southampton, £10 million more than the South Coast’s asking price.

However, Lavia seems to be in control of his own future, preferring a move to London and Stamford Bridge rather than Liverpool.

The announcement will come as a deja vu horror for Liverpool supporters who also previously missed out on Moises Caicedo to Chelsea, despite Klopp stating a deal had been made with Brighton.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp (left) hoped to finalize a deal for Lavia before Chelsea clinched the move

Caicedo has undergone his medical at Chelsea and will move to the capital from Brighton for £115 million.

Lavia’s decision should not surprise Liverpool this time around, as the Anfield club were aware of their preference to finalize a deal with Chelsea instead.

The 19-year-old midfielder is set to make the move from the Championship back to the Premier League and Chelsea are now confident the deal will go smoothly given the positive relationship between the clubs.

Lavia – a Belgium international – enjoyed a breakthrough season in England’s top flight, making 29 Premier League appearances, but was unable to help the Saints stay clear of the drop zone.

A move to Liverpool would have given Klopp’s midfield a huge boost as the Reds were lacking in numbers after signing Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai but seeing Jordan Henderson and Fabinho leave for Saudi Arabia.

The 19-year-old midfielder is opting to move to Chelsea after turning down the chance to join Liverpool

Lavia will secure a second transfer of his career after joining Southampton last year

The Reds had previously turned down three bids for the Saints youngster before eventually finalizing a deal that would have been enough to secure the player’s transfer.

Meanwhile, Chelsea’s interest has peaked in recent days and they took the helm after positive talks with Southampton and the player.

Lavia joined Southampton from Manchester City last season after impressing during his formative years in the academy with the reigning Premier League champions.

The Saints will make a huge profit once the Chelsea deal goes through, having paid Man City just £14 million initially.