Kai Havertz enters the 2020 summer transfer window as one of the most coveted young footballers in Europe.
The 21-year-old emerged as one of the brightest stars in the Bundesliga last season while helping Bayer Leverkusen to a fifth-placed finish.
With his 12 goals and six assists attracting attention from across the continent, his future now appears to lie elsewhere.
Liverpool were the first big club expected to make a move while German champions Bayern Munich have inevitably been linked.
However, Chelsea have emerged as favourites for his signature as Frank Lampard looks to add further reinforcements to his ever-expanding squad.
While his destination is uncertain, one thing is for sure: speculation regarding Havertz’s future is likely to rumble on all summer.
i will be tracking progress of the deal, with the latest information that we know and what is being reported elsewhere.
Here’s the latest…
Havertz transfer news
Tuesday 14 July: “Havertz would consider a move to a club not playing in the Champions League next season” – BBC
Thursday 16 July: “Leverkusen are seeking a €100m (£92m) fee for Havertz but could accept a deal with add-ons and bonuses” – Bild
Friday 17 July: Real Madrid appear to withdraw from race for Havertz’s signature as Florentino Perez tells Spanish radio the club’s finances have taken a drastic hit from the coronavirus crisis: “The situation is really bad,” Perez told El Transistor. “It’s hard to ask the players to take a pay cut to help deal with it and then make signings. That can wait. Madrid will sign the best again when the situation changes”
Monday 18 July: “Chelsea are the only club prepared to offer a fee for the attacking midfielder… it will probably be about €80m (£74m) after add-ons” – The Athletic
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