“Another one.. Chelsea please stop”, “Have pity on Liverpool” – Chelsea fans react as Blues set to Hijack another Liverpool deal
Chelsea fans have reacted online to the news of Romeo Lavia agreeing to join the Blues from Southampton this summer, amid interest from Liverpool.
It also comes in the wake of both the Blues and the Reds having an intense transfer face-off for Ecuadorian midfielder Moises Caicedo.
The 21-year-old is close to moving to west London from Brighton & Hove Albion.Jurgen Klopp’s men had initially hijacked a deal for Caicedo after tabling a £111 million bid, as per Sky Sports.
However, Chelsea got back into the race, placing a £115 million bid and are now set to sign him.It now looks as though Mauricio Pochettino’s men are about to do a double over Liverpool in a matter of days. As per journalist David Ornstein, the Blues are close to reaching an agreement with Southampton for Lavia. The midfielder has picked the west London side over the Reds.
Chelsea fans have expressed their excitement on Twitter following the news of their club being on the verge of beating Liverpool to Lavia’s signature.One fan tweeted:
“Fairly certain Chelsea, are just doing this to take the piss out of Liverpool now.
Another fan wrote:”Liverpool have negative pull.
Check out other reactions trending online:
@TheBlueDodger: BOMBAAAAA LIVERPOOL IN THE MUD AGAIN
@utdrobbo: Klopp ACTUALLY has push.
@afcsally: Chelsea have proper bullied Liverpool this window ????????????
@BlueBoy: Another one ???????? have pity on Liverpool please
The possible transfer for Lavia to Chelsea is expected to be in the region of £50 million plus add-ons, as quoted by Ornstein. The Belgian made 34 appearances for Southampton last season, registering a goal and an assist each.