Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Papers: Chelsea attempted ?50m Lavia bid on Deadline Day

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All the top stories and transfer rumours from Sunday’s national newspapers…

THE ATHLETIC

Chelsea attempted to secure a deadline day move for Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia with a ?50m bid.

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Saints midfielder Romeo Lavia was reportedly a Chelsea target on Deadline Day

Erik ten Hag was told he was getting a ?120m transfer budget when he acquired the Manchester United job, which went up to ?229m after a woeful start to the season.

THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH