Romeo Lavia has continued to impress Manchester City since his move to Southampton.
Pep Guardiola wanted to keep Lavia this season but could not convince the player that he would get enough minutes to stay in the face of a £10.5m bid from Southampton. The 19-year-old has managed to shine in what has been a difficult season on the South Coast as they currently prop up the Premier League table, flourishing in his first year of senior football.
Chelsea were taken enough after playing Saints in August to try and sign him even before the summer deadline closed, seeing a £40m offer knocked back. There is expected to be significant interest in the midfielder again when the season ends, especially if Southampton are relegated.
