Eden Hazard wants Romeo Lavia to join Mauricio Pochettino’s Chelsea, not Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool or Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal.
The Express have reported that Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea all want to sign Romeo Lavia from Southampton in the summer transfer window.
The Saints will play in the Championship next season after getting relegated from the Premier League.
So, it is very likely that Southampton will have to cash in on Lavia.
According to The Express, Lavia has spoken with former Chelsea star and Belgian compatriot Eden Hazard.
Hazard, who is leaving Real Madrid this summer, has “actively encouraged” Lavia “to take the chance to join Chelsea if the opportunity arrives”.
Tough choice for Romeo Lavia between Chelsea and Arsenal
In our view, it would be tough for Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia to make a decision between Arsenal and Chelsea.
Both Arsenal and Chelsea are massive clubs and global brands, and both are based in London.
The chance to leave Southampton for Arsenal or Chelsea in the summer transfer window would be a step-up for Lavia, especially for someone who was on the books of Manchester City.
Lavia made 26 starts and three substitute appearances in the Premier League for the Saints this season.
The 19-year-old has scored one goal in those games.
The defensive midfielder also gave one assist in three Carabao Cup matches and played twice in the FA Cup for Southampton this campaign.
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