Romeo Lavia transfer: Aston Villa interested in Chelsea midfielder

Belgian-Ghanaian midfielder Romeo Lavia is being linked with a move from Chelsea to Aston Villa, with the Premier League clubs emerging in a reported transfer rumour involving the 22-year-old.

Lavia, who plays as a defensive midfielder, has made eight Premier League appearances for Chelsea this season, scoring once and providing one assist. He has started 60% of the club’s league matches and played 51% of the available minutes.

The midfielder joined Chelsea from Southampton on 18 August 2023 in a deal worth €62.1m. His move to Stamford Bridge followed a single season at Southampton, where he had established himself after progressing through Manchester City’s academy.

Lavia remains under contract at Chelsea until 30 June 2030. The available valuation attached to the rumour is €25m, although no transfer fee or agreement between the clubs has been reported.

He has also made two appearances in the EFL Cup this season, taking his total appearances for Chelsea in the current campaign to 10 across those competitions. Lavia was part of Chelsea’s squad that won the FIFA Club World Cup in 2025.

A move to Aston Villa would keep Lavia in the Premier League, but the rumour remains at the linking stage, with Chelsea still holding the player’s long-term contract.