As Moises Caicedo gets ready to join Chelsea in a groundbreaking British record transfer, reports suggest that Liverpool will eventually come to an agreement with Southampton regarding Romeo Lavia's transfer.

During the intense competition to acquire Caicedo, Liverpool presented a bid of £111 million, leading to Southampton's young talent Lavia's situation being somewhat overlooked.

Chelsea's sudden surge of interest in the 19-year-old seemed to be more of a strategic move as they competed with other Premier League competitors to secure his signature.

Chelsea has now reportedly reached a £115 million deal with Brighton for Caicedo, leaving Liverpool with a more pressing need for a defensive midfielder.

Despite three prior rejected bids for Lavia, Liverpool has entered into a competition with Chelsea for the services of the Belgian international.

According to Jacob Steinberg of The Guardian, Liverpool has now reached an agreement with Southampton worth £60 million.

However, it remains to be seen whether they can convince Lavia to move to Anfield, with “indications [he] favours a move to Chelsea.”

Chelsea bid £55 million for the teenager last week, and it was previously claimed that they would look to sign both Lavia and Caicedo, though Steinberg added on Twitter that Liverpool are the only club with an agreement with Southampton.

Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri has corroborated Steinberg’s report, explaining that “things could develop quickly, but it’s not over yet.”

Farcically, it seems the club will now need to spend more than they would have hoped on the teenager following Chelsea‘s offer.

Liverpool had attempted to negotiate with Southampton below their £50 million price tag with bids of £37 million, £41 million, and £46 million.

That was the source of frustration among supporters, as the Reds were perceived to be haggling for a player who would have benefited from a longer bedding-in period.

While Southampton had publicly sought £50 million, there were hints that they could eventually agree a deal below that—until, it seems, the battle for Caicedo.

Not only did Liverpool show their hand with a potential British-record bid for the Ecuadorian, but in failing to sign him, they also became more vulnerable in the market.

Further developments are expected on Monday, with Liverpool undoubtedly keen to bring in their next signing as soon as possible.