Chelsea complete signing of midfielder Romeo Lavia from Southampton

DEAL DONE: Chelsea have completed the signing of Romeo Lavia signing from Southampton for a reported £53million, possibly rising to £58m, taking their total number of first-team acquisitions this summer to eight. Pic: Steven Paston/PA Wire.

Chelsea have completed the signing of midfielder Romeo Lavia from Southampton for a reported £53million, possibly rising to £58m, taking their total number of first-team acquisitions this summer to eight.

The 19-year-old, who has played just 29 times in the Premier League, has signed a seven-year deal having made clear earlier this week his desire to move to Stamford Bridge over Liverpool, who also had a bid accepted.