Roméo Lavia prefers Chelsea to Liverpool in further blow for Klopp

The Blues are also trying to sign Lavia and Liverpool must convince the 19-year-old to move to Anfield.

ANFIELD BOUND?: Romeo Lavia of Southampton during a Premier League match between. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Roméo Lavia would prefer to join Chelsea rather than Liverpool, who have agreed a deal worth £60m with Southampton for the midfielder.

Chelsea are offering £50m plus add-ons for the 19-year-old and if that is accepted all the signs are that they will beat Liverpool to a second key midfield target in a matter of days.