
Chelsea reach agreement on £72m Havertz fee with Bayer
Chelsea are closing in on a £72-million (€80.5m/$95m) deal for Bayer Leverkusen star Kai Havertz after weeks of negotiations with the Bundesliga side.
Chelsea are closing in on a £72-million (€80.5m/$95m) deal for Bayer Leverkusen star Kai Havertz after weeks of negotiations with the Bundesliga side.
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge is resigned to losing Thiago Alcantara, with it his belief that the Bayern Munich star “looked like he was saying goodbye” at an internal club event.
Thiago Alcantara is ‘one of the best’ and would be a great signing for Liverpool if Jurgen Klopp is able to complete a raid on Bayern Munich for the classy midfielder, says Danny Murphy.
Chelsea have attempted to sign Kai Havertz for €65 million (£58m/$76m) with another €15m (£13m/$18m) included in add-ons – but the offer remains €20m (£18m/$24m) below Bayer Leverkusen’s €100m (£87m/$118m) asking price.
Bayer Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro says that Chelsea’s target Kai Havertz wants to take ‘the next step’ in his career.
Javi Martinez is looking to leave Bayern Munich after eight years with the German club, chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has confirmed.
Robert Lewandowski has named Jurgen Klopp as his favourite manager, while describing the Liverpool boss as a man with ‘two faces’ – one of a caring father and one of an authoritative coach.
Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has confirmed Thiago will not sign a new contract and is expected to leave the club.
Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc said the Bundesliga club would be happy for Jadon Sancho to stay in 2020-21 as Manchester United reportedly try to negotiate a blockbuster transfer.
Manchester United target Jude Bellingham has completed his move to Borussia Dortmund from Birmingham City.