Chelsea transfer news: German forward Kai Havertz is edging closer to securing a move to La Liga giants Real Madrid this summer after three years at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea forward Kai Havertz is edging closer to completing a move to Real Madrid this summer. The Spanish side are searching for a replacement for Karim Benzema, who recently joined Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad.
Havertz was Chelsea's joint-top goalscorer in all competitions this season with nine goals - level with summer signing Raheem Sterling. The 23-year-old joined the club in 2020 from Bayer Leverkusen, scoring 32 goals and assisting a further 15 in 139 appearances.
Madrid are said to be also monitoring Harry Kane's situation at Tottenham Hotspur. The England captain's contract in north London expires next summer and he's been strongly linked with a big-money move to Manchester United and Los Blancos.
Havertz's contract in London expires in 2025 but his sale will drastically reduce the squad size and wage bill ahead of another hectic summer transfer window.
With that said, football.london has rounded up all the latest news on Havertz's future.
Shock U-turn
Real Madrid have made a U-turn on their decision to sign Kai Havertz this summer.
According to Marca, Carlo Ancelotti's side have dropped their interest in the forward and will focus their attention on landing Harry Kane instead.
Transfer 'agreement'
Chelsea have reached an 'agreement' with Kai Havertz over his future, according to reports.
Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has claimed it is becoming increasingly likely that the 23-year-old will move to the Santiago Bernabeu after agreeing with the forward that he will be allowed to leave this summer.
Chelsea asking price
Amid Real Madrid's increased interest, Chelsea have reportedly slapped a €60million (£52million) price tag on Havertz's head in anticipation of an official move for the Spanish giants.
The Blues signed the German international for £75.8million from Bayer Leverkusen three years ago, meaning they face losing close to £25million.
There are also reports that Chelsea will demand £75million for Havertz, as per The Guardian.
Havertz contact
Real Madrid have stepped up their efforts to sign Havertz. According to SPORT1, talks are ongoing between Los Blancos and Havertz's agents despite negotiations with Chelsea not yet taking place.
Pochettino stance
New Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino reportedly sees Havertz as an 'essential' member of his rebuilding project at Stamford Bridge, according to Spanish outlet AS.
Pochettino is said to want to keep all the best players when he arrives on July 1.
Harry Kane ultimatum
Real Madrid will look to pursue Havertz if they fail to prise Harry Kane from Tottenham.
Kane's contract expires in 2024 and has been heavily linked with a move away this summer. The England captain has remained tight-lipped over his future despite interest from Manchester United.
Real Madrid interest
Real Madrid reportedly hold "concrete" interest in Chelsea forward Kai Havertz, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The report claims that Chelsea would be open to discussing Havertz's move to the Spanish capital. Los Blancos are seeking out a replacement for Karim Benzema, who left the club after 14 years.
VIKINGSB
1
If only you had a brain you’ll remember last season but I don’t blame you. Fans like chelsea fans need selective memory to feel joy. You can’t just be in the moment😂😂😂😂🤭 Has kouli recovered from his sabbatical injury? Rodrygo used one game to injure a great Goliath beast and send another hairstyler off with a red. You are here moaning about pass times… and forgetting these fresh memories? Impossible!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤲🏽
I believe this is the freshest memory so far hahahahaha hahahahaha hahahahaha 🤣😂🤣😂🤣
VIKINGSB
1
If only you had a brain you’ll remember last season but I don’t blame you. Fans like chelsea fans need selective memory to feel joy. You can’t just be in the moment😂😂😂😂🤭 Has kouli recovered from his sabbatical injury? Rodrygo used one game to injure a great Goliath beast and send another hairstyler off with a red. You are here moaning about pass times… and forgetting these fresh memories? Impossible!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤲🏽
Where was Rodrigo when this happened?.
RM_y_nada_mas
1
2022…? 2023…? What’s bothering you… how do you get to 2021 without 22 and 23?😂😂😂😂 Moan more for me boy…
If only you had a brain you’ll remember last season but I don’t blame you. Fans like chelsea fans need selective memory to feel joy. You can’t just be in the moment😂😂😂😂🤭 Has kouli recovered from his sabbatical injury? Rodrygo used one game to injure a great Goliath beast and send another hairstyler off with a red. You are here moaning about pass times… and forgetting these fresh memories? Impossible!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤲🏽
RM_y_nada_mas
1
I rubbished you in 2021 to lift the trophy 🏆... you forgot so soon 🤣😂
2022…? 2023…? What’s bothering you… how do you get to 2021 without 22 and 23?😂😂😂😂 Moan more for me boy…
VIKINGSB
1
They’ll do Madrid a favor…. Chelsea is a confused hun. I doubt if something good can come from there for the next few years😂😂
Yes! Don't even know if real Madrid will touch Laliga or CL in the next few years... so pathetic 😭
RM_y_nada_mas
1
As if Chelsea offers Kai Havertz to Madrid. 4k off with your 40m, Chelsea will keep him 🤬.
They’ll do Madrid a favor…. Chelsea is a confused hun. I doubt if something good can come from there for the next few years😂😂
YoungMakito10
0
Madrid should sign harvetz for 30m anything more they should walk away
tiaabnpsuz
0
this time I don't know what this Perez doing because he cannot bring havertz as karim benzema replacement no that guy is not enough for that number nine if harry kane is not leaving Tottenham Hotspur this season then they should go for Roberto firmino not havertz
Hikcdeiot
0
Why Chelsea ever they are selling players very cheap by the way ???? look they sell Nathan Ake Mo Salah D.Bruney
iamermeen
0
which kind of stupidity Madrid is doing, believe me even me I'm better than havertz we're looking for KB9 replacement and you're looking for Hazard replacement,,,,,we madrista we say no to havertz
Your opinion doesn’t fuckin’ matter mate
Niueiopz
0
Oh I prays Real take him away from us(Stamford Bridge). we're too tired of his on n off situations in three seasons. even if real pays 50 millions that's a loss to Chelsea, after a ll he has won us some biggest trophies.
Zewbcdiort
1
which kind of stupidity Madrid is doing, believe me even me I'm better than havertz we're looking for KB9 replacement and you're looking for Hazard replacement,,,,,we madrista we say no to havertz
tientu
1
Kane will not leave until he’s the record goal scorer in premier league history
pazaekm
0
Real Madrid need a pure nine not Havertz
cukabdelor
0
Sign Havetz.... Please we are tired now with old strikers have lots of injuries
VIKINGSB
1
That’s too much still. No one asked them to buy flops. That’s money Harry Kane is worth and he is in better leaving situations than Kai. Nothing more than 40 Mill for Kai. It will be a waste to buy Kai above 40 mil..
As if Chelsea offers Kai Havertz to Madrid. 4k off with your 40m, Chelsea will keep him 🤬.
VIKINGSB
1
Ancelotti, Havertz is not a striker cuz I heard you said... replacement for KB.
RM_y_nada_mas
1
That’s too much still. No one asked them to buy flops. That’s money Harry Kane is worth and he is in better leaving situations than Kai. Nothing more than 40 Mill for Kai. It will be a waste to buy Kai above 40 mil..
Suaadkptz
2
Havertz is another Jovic
Suaadkptz
1
Sign Kane only