Kai Havertz: Frank Lampard 'desperate' to sign player says expert
Kai Havertz is reportedly continuing to push for a move to Chelsea as Bayer Leverkusen stand firm on his valuation. The 21-year-old told club bosses he wishes to leave after they failed to qualify for next year's Champions League.
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Chelsea will have a clear run at signing Havertz after Bayern Munich's honorary president Uli Hoeness admitted his side were out of the picture.
"I am sure that after Leroy Sane there will be no major transfers this year," Hoeness told German newspaper FAZ.
"That has nothing to do with the quality of Havertz. We all think he is a very, very good player.
"But in the Corona period after a transfer of almost 50 million, one of 70, 80 million or more I can't imagine making unless we secure counter-financing through player sales."
Bayer Leverkusen want Chelsea to pay £90m for Kai Havertz (Image: GETTY)
Leverkusen manager Peter Bosz has acknowledged the interest in his star but when asked when a deal may be completed, he said: "I couldn't say.
"Perhaps the crucial call will come today, maybe next week, maybe not at all."