star Romeo Lavia is due to undergo his medical later today.
with the Saints to sign the Belgian international and are hoping to finalise a deal soon.
Lavia spent some time back in Belgium before returning to England for his medical with the west London giants.
The Saints star has been the subject of an intense transfer battle between the Blues and but will make the move to Stamford Bridge to link-up with ‘s squad.
Lavia looked set to move to Anfield as Jurgen Klopp targeted the former Manchester City academy product in a bid to reinforce his midfield options, before snubbing the Reds.
Romeo Lavia is set to undergo his Chelsea medical later today ahead of his £58million move
Mauricio Pochettino’s side are hoping to make Lavia their latest summer recruit
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The deal includes an additional £5million in add-ons with Chelsea’s spending under American owner Todd Boehly now on the brink of breaking the £1billion barrier.
Mail Sport revealed on Monday that theas Lavia joins in rejecting a proposition from Liverpool.
from Manchester City after impressing during his formative years in the academy at the reigning Premier League champions.
Pep Guardiola rejected the buy-back option inserted into his contract at the south coast club but will recoup 20 per cent of the sell-on fee from the deal with Chelsea.
The amount City receive should average out at around £11.6million once Lavia signs on the dotted line to become Chelsea’s latest summer recruit.
Lavia – a Belgian international – enjoyed a breakthrough year in the English top-flight last season, making 29 Premier League appearances, but was unable to help steer the Saints clear of the drop zone.
His decision to turn down Liverpool means Klopp will now seek alternatives during the remaining days of the transfer window.
The 19-year-old midfielder had been subject to interest from Liverpool prior to Chelsea move
The Reds had three bids rejected for the upcomer and failed to negotiate a deal that matched Southampton’s £50m asking price with their best offer of £45m still short.
Lavia indicated Chelsea was his preferred option on Monday once it became clear that the London side were willing to meet Southampton’s valuation for the midfielder.
The 19-year-old’s arrival in west London comes shortly after the Blues added Ecuadorian star
The west London side have also for Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise.
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