Theo Walcott has revealed exactly how Southampton star Romeo Lavia would solve Graham Potter's midfield conundrum. The 19-year-old was heavily linked with a move to Chelsea in the summer, less than two months after joining the Saints from Manchester City.
According to the Evening Standard, Southampton rejected a £50million deadline day bid from the Blues for the teenage sensation. The west Londoners were in the market for a midfielder amid the uncertain futures of N'Golo Kante and Jorginho, whose respective deals expire at the end of the season.
The report adds that the Saints turned down the offer as they had little to no time to secure a replacement. Lavia has since continued to be heavily linked with a move to Chelsea, with the club frustrated they were unable to bolster their midfield amid a raft of injuries.
