Chelsea are closing in on signing Southampton midfielder and former Manchester City star Romeo Lavia, according to Football Insider via GOAL.

The report adds: “According to Football Insider, Chelsea are pressing ahead with their efforts to sign Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia.

“The Blues have already established contact with the 19-year-old’s representatives in an effort to steal the march on stiff competition.

“Manchester City have a clause to sign him that doesn’t come into play until 2024, while Liverpool and Arsenal have both been keeping tabs on his progress.”