Liverpool have reportedly lost out on a second midfield target to Chelsea.
The Athletic say that Southampton’s Romeo Lavia would prefer a move to Stamford Bridge.
This is despite Liverpool agreeing a 70-million euro package with the Saints for the 19-year old.
Chelsea had also won the race to sign Moises Caicedo, and the Brighton midfielder has been having his medical today.
He’ll join for a deal worth 133-million euro.
As Caicedo arrives at Chelsea, Kepa Arrizabalaga departs.
The goalkeeper has joined Real Madrid on loan for the season, where he’ll be stand-in for the injured Thibaut Courtois.
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Neymar is the latest big-name player to follow the money trail to Saudi Arabia.
Al Hilal have agreed a package of just under 100-million euro for the Brazilian.
Neymar is due to undergo a medical today before travelling to Saudi Arabia later in the week to be formally unveiled.
He’s set to be joined at Al Hilal by Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic.
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AC Milan remain interested in Republic of Ireland defender Andrew Omobamidele.
His club Norwich want 15-million euro for the 21-year old, but Milan could return in January if the deal doesn’t happen in this window.
Republic of Ireland under-21 striker Armstrong OkoFlex has joined F-C Zurich following his release by West Ham.
West Ham today completed the 35-million euro capture of James Ward-Prowse from Southampton
