Transfer News: Chelsea ahead of Manchester United in a race to sign Bayer Leverkusen star

Chelsea ahead of Manchester United in a race to sign Bayer Leverkusen star

Chelsea set their sights on Kai Havertz after signing Ajax Hakim Ziyech and agreed a deal for RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner. It was asserted they are as of now in talks over a deal for Bayer Leverkusen star.

Bayer Leverkusen star Kai Havertz is a man sought after, he has already scored five goals in four games since the resumption of the Bundesliga.

Bayern Munich, Man United, Real Madrid and Liverpool are accepted to be keen on the midfielder, despite the fact that the Reds likely could be out of the race after Jurgen Klopp conceded the Reds are probably not going to make any significant signings this summer.

That confirmation came after Liverpool selected against an arrangement to sign Timo Werner. Chelsea took advantage of the situation and quickly agree to pay his £53m release clause.

The Blues have already signed Hakim Ziyech from Ajax in a £33m bargain.

Timo Werners move to Chelsea could help Kai Havertz make up his mind to link up with his teammate in London.

Chelsea have now ‘gained a sudden advantage over’ Manchester United and have now held ‘solid talks’ over his signing.

Bayer Leverkusen want over £71m for Kai Havertz and do appear to be confident of keeping their man.

Havertz prepared to move to another country

Kai Havertz is contract will lapse 2022, however seems prepared to make the move to another country.

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Chelsea are also settling on a negotiation to sign Leicester City Ben Chilwell, as indicated by Ivisionsport. The uplifting news is that the transfer fee could be reduced.