Kai Havertz is now set to join Chelsea, after weeks of speculations, as he was reported to have held talks with manager, Frank Lampard.
According to reports, the Bayer Leverkusen star whose move would cost Chelsea about £73million, is already eager for another challenge outside of Germany, and both Leverkusen and Chelsea have agreed to a deal. But nothing have been made public yet, as Kai Havertz is yet to agree to personal terms with the English Premier League side. This was according to The Athletic.
Havertz’s performances in the German top-flight have made him one of the most sought-after players in Europe – he has scored 17 goals in all competitions and provided eight assists from midfield.
Lampard has already shown his ambition for the club ahead of next season by signing Hakim Ziyech from Ajax and Havertz’s compatriot Timo Werner from Leipzig, and now he appears to be on the verge of another coup after the report claimed he has held talks with the 21-year-old.
Although it has been rumoured that Kai Havertz is demanding a champions league football, and that Chelsea not qualifying for the European best competition, could change his mind. But reports have it that the midfielder won’t be put off joining the team should they fail to qualify for the Champions League, as he is already attracted to the club’s vision, their group of young players and the presence of Lampard.
He would be linking up with fellow German Werner, who was snapped up for £53m and is another star who was persuaded by Lampard as Chelsea moved fast to land him amid serious interest in Europe.