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CHELSEA have launched a shock £48million bid to beat Liverpool to Romeo Lavia.
Southampton want £50m for the Belgium midfielder, 19, after reportedly rejecting “multiple” offers from Jurgen Klopp reds.
But The Athlete’s David Ornstein revealed the Blues are pressing hard for Lavia.
The relegated Saints realise keeping him is a losing battle.
And Lava’s departure would be a double blow
As West Ham close on Southampton’s England midfielder James ward-prowse
Ornstein claimed Chelsea’s bid is “£48m including add-ons” and stated: “Dialogue continues”.
Now, though, Pochettino is making a late spurt for Lavia.