Chelsea target Kai Havertz has ‘stardust in him’ says expert
Chelsea and Bayer Leverkusen are reportedly close to agreeing a deal for Kai Havertz as the two clubs edge ever closer to overcoming a key sticking point. Frank Lampard is hoping to make the midfielder his third signing of the summer after capturing Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner.
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"That would be incredible if that was to come off," Ashton told Sky Sports.
"He is a wonderful talent and I'm sure he would fit with the way Frank Lampard wants to play.
"If he was likely to come in then there would be some big casualties who would have to leave Chelsea.
"£90m as well is well overpriced. He has been fantastic but he is still in the infancy of his career.
Bayer Leverkusen want Chelsea to pay £90m for Kai Havertz (Image: GETTY)
"I wouldn't be spending that sort of money on him but if the price was to come down for any of the top sides he is a superb talent to bring into your club."
Havertz scored 16 goals for Leverkusen this season and now wants to take the next step in his career.
A host of top European clubs have been monitoring his situation but Chelsea are the closest to striking a deal.