Aston Villa’s bizarre transfer links to Chelsea star who has just started to make an impact
Aston Villa have been linked with a very unlikely move for a Chelsea player who is only just starting to establish himself.
Romeo Lavia has had a pretty significant moment in his career.
The Belgian had been racked by injuries ever since joining Chelsea. He hadn’t managed one single 90 minute showing in the league since signing for the club in 2023. Two weeks ago he managed two in a row, and then started the game last week against Sunderland.
A massive breakthrough – but bizarrely, this is the moment we’re hearing a transfer rumour about him leaving. TeamTalk claim that Aston Villa are keen on signing the Belgian to strengthen their midfield.
Aston Villa’s ambitious interest in Chelsea starter
We can’t see this happening in any way. We can’t see Chelsea allowing it, we can’t see Lavia wanting it, we can’t see Villa even attempting it. The whole thing is very odd. But in any case, it will be very interesting to see what happens with the former Southampton man in the rest of this season.
Can he continue to be a regular starter for Xabi Alonso? Will we move to a midfield 3 to accommodate him? Or will he take Jordan Henderson’s place long term?
In other news…
Malo Gusto has told Chelsea he wants to leave in January, and it seems like the club will certainly at least entertain the idea.
Some journalists who had watched Chelsea’s game against Sunderland were pretty worried by a lack of direction and identity from the Blues.
Kendry Paez has been linked with some pretty unlikely loan moves to two destinations where we can’t imagine him getting a game.
