Chelsea are closing on a deal for Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia.

The Blues failed with a £48m offer for Lavia - but will return with an improved bid.

The Sun says talks between the clubs are continuing after a £48m bid from Chelsea was rejected.

Chelsea tried for Caicedo a year ago and will try again.

Lavia is ready to leave St Mary's this month, with Liverpool also bidding for him. Both clubs are also chasing Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo.