Deal CLOSE: Bundesliga playmaker deal very close, Chelsea following Brighton defender’s situation

Bundesliga playmaker deal very close, Chelsea following Brighton defender’s situation

There are various reports that a deal for Kai Havertz is close has left Chelsea to concentrate on another need: their central defence.

As per report, Frank Lampard is giving close consideration to Leeds’ endeavors to sign the 22-year-old from Brighton.

Ben White became a significant part in Marcelo Bielsa’s side as Leeds secured promotion back to the Premier League.

Ben White played alongside Liam Cooper in the heart of Leeds United defence and became the sign of Leeds’ promotion push.

Leeds United conceded 35 goals in Championship last season, and are resolved to bringing the amazing partnership with them into the Premier League.

After the expiry of Ben White’s loan spell from Brighton, Leeds United submitted offers of £18.5m and £22m for the player who has also pulled interest from the likes of Chelsea and Liverpool.

Both were dismissed, however as per report, Leeds United have gone once more.

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Another offer of £25m has been confirmed with trusts a deal can at last be reached after Ben White again turned down the chance of another contract at The Amex.

However, report claims Frank Lampard is also has interest in Ben White and Chelsea could yet gazump Leeds United’ bid.