Exclusive with the team: Manchester United director took the initiative to ask Lavia this summer, not Chelsea’s recommendation

Hupu reported on November 20 that Kieran Gil, a famous reporter from the Daily Mail, wrote Chelsea Weekly.

There were reports this week that Chelsea had recommended Romeo Lavia to Manchester United during their negotiations to sign Alejandro Garnacho for £40 million this summer.

The theory I heard from sources is that it was actually United's director of football Jason Wilcox - who previously worked at Manchester City and Southampton, the same clubs Lavia played for before joining Chelsea - who inquired about the possibility of a move for the 21-year-old.

In the negotiations between Chelsea and Manchester United and other clubs at the time, both parties mentioned the names of some players, not just Lavia.

It's hard not to feel sympathy for Ravia. He's eager to play and when he does, his performances often reflect the quality of a top player. However, now that he is injured again, many Chelsea fans suggest that the club should look for a more reliable midfielder.

We will need to wait and see what happens in the next few transfer windows and whether Chelsea will be faced with a decision from a club like Manchester United. At present, Chelsea fully supports the Belgian international's comeback and looks forward to his return to the game.

I remember covering Maresca’s first pre-season tour in July-August 2024. Lavia is the only Chelsea player to start all six friendlies in the United States and London, and I had the pleasure of interviewing him in Charlotte, North Carolina. I asked him what his dream season would be like. "Don't want to miss a game," he replied.

Hope he can come back as strong as Chelsea captain James. If James can go through this weekend smoothly, he will officially be injury-free for a year.