"Chelsea may intercept Liverpool's transfer target

"Chelsea have entered the fray for Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavilla, the Daily Mail reports.

Romeo Lavia, Getty Images

The Blues' management offered £48 million for the 19-year-old, which is close to the desired £50 million that the Saints want for the Belgian player.

Earlier it was reported that Liverpool had made several offers to Southampton for Lavigne, but the financial side did not suit the Premier League representative.