Bayer Leverkusen respond to rumours that Chelsea have agreed Kai Havertz transfer deal

Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Rudi Voller has played down rumours that Kai Havertz is on the verge of joining Chelsea. He says the midfielder will only be allowed to leave ‘if certain requirements are met’ this summer. Frank Lampard has identified Havertz as his top transfer target after Chelsea signed Leipzig’s Timo Werner and Ajax’s Hakim Ziyech. The 21-year-old German has reportedly reached an agreement over a five-year contract at Stamford Bridge. The Bundesliga club demanding in excess of €100million (£89.8m) for their prized possession. "No decision has been made yet," Leverkusen chief Voller told German publication Kicker when discussing Havertz’s future. "I’d like to repeat myself by emphasising that we’re talking about a wonderful footballer. "There is nothing new in this regard. We have a clear and mutual agreement with him and his representatives that he can only leave if certain requirements are met. Otherwise, he will stay." Source: Metro