Kai Havertz: Frank Lampard 'desperate' to sign player says expert
Chelsea are on the verge of signing Bayer Leverkusen attacker KaiHavertz after agreeing a five-year contract with the wonderkid, and could wrap up the deal in a matter of days. According to reports in France, Chelsea are set to wrap up the deal by paying ininstalments.
Havertz’stransfer saga appears to be drawing to a close.
The wonderkid was linked with a host of clubs ahead of the summer transfer window, and now it appears he has made his choice.
Bayern Munich pulled out of the running after signing Leroy Sane from Manchester City, and Manchester United focused their attention on Jadon Sancho, leaving the path clear for Chelsea.
Frank Lampard has already been busy this summer by forking out £90million on Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner, but also wants to buy Havertz to complete his new-look attack.
Chelsea transfer news: Blues aim to finalise Kai Havertz deal 'in the coming days' (Image: GETTY)
Leverkusen are determined to get their full asking price for the 21-year-old, having previously demanded £90m.
Chelsea had reportedly lined up SaidBenrahmaas a cheaper alternative if they were unable to agree a fee with Leverkusen, though now it appears they have got their man.
RMC Sport reportsHavertzhas agreed a five-year deal with Chelsea and wants to join quickly.
With the Blues now out of the Champions League after Saturday’s 4-1 defeat at Bayern Munich, they can now focus entirely on their transfer plans.
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And they will reportedly wrap up a deal with Leverkusen in the next few days and will pay ininstalmentsfor the attacker.
Havertzcan play anywhere across a front three, and will likely be employed out wide in Lampard’s new-look attack.
Leverkusen chief Rudi Voller claimed this week that Chelsea wouldn’t be able to get a discount on the attacker, despite the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
He said: “No [there won’t be a discount], but with his talent, it means he’s on the list of all the best clubs.
Chelsea transfer news: Blues aim to finalise Kai Havertz deal 'in the coming days' (Image: GETTY)
“We know of the interest of a couple of clubs, especially Chelsea, but for us, the situation is quite simple; he has a two-year contract, if anyone wants him on our terms, fine, otherwise he stays here another year and we are happy.
“It won’t be easy, but for an artist like him there is no COVID discount.”
Speaking after Chelsea’s defeat at the Allianz Arena, Lampard refused to rule out making a move for the forward.
He said: “I wouldn’t expect anything but it’s our job to go away and see what happens and see where we can improve.
“In a footballing sense, I feel like I know where we can improve but now it’s time to look at that.”
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