Chelsea might push to signal Southampton midfielder Romeo Lafia in the summertime switch window, According to talkSPORT correspondent Alex Crook.

The Blues need to bolster their midfield over the summer time and the 19-year-old might be an possibility for them.

In keeping with a latest report from timesNevertheless, Chelsea and Liverpool are eager on Lavia, which might price within the area of £40m. Manchester Metropolis usually are not anticipated to activate their re-signing clause, that means the Blues have a very good likelihood of securing his signature.

Speaking to GIFMESPORTCriminal prompt that Joe Shields, a member of Chelsea’s recruiting group, is urgent for the Blues to signal Lafia, however in the meantime the membership’s hierarchy will not be fully satisfied of relegation.

Shields performed a key function in bringing Lafia from Manchester Metropolis. He joined the Blues earlier within the season from Southampton and, unsurprisingly, urged the membership to signal the teen.

Kroc stated GIFMESPORT:

Lafia is being pushed round by Joe Shields, who was Southampton’s head of recruitment and was instrumental in getting him out of Manchester Metropolis.

“A number of the hierarchy at Chelsea aren’t satisfied, but it surely stays a chance.”

Will Pochettino signal it?

Mauricio Pochettino, the brand new Chelsea boss, is already engaged on transfers and including new midfielders might be his precedence.

Mason Mount is more likely to go away the membership, whereas Mateo Kovacic’s future is unsure. Pochettino likes to work with younger gamers, and is perhaps prepared to take a sport on Lavia.

Nevertheless, Chelsea are checking different choices too and might be large cash signings as a substitute. Lafia left Manchester Metropolis with the intention to set up himself as a key participant within the English Premier League, and he wouldn’t be joyful to play within the championship.

Chelsea have completed twelfth within the league this season and Pochettino wants extra high quality gamers to propel the membership into the highest 4 once more. Lafia confirmed large potential in his first marketing campaign enjoying soccer, and he might be a sensible funding for the Blues.