Kai
Havertz returned to training with Bayer Leverkusen on Thursday but he still
wants to move to Chelsea.
Havertz has told Leverkusen he wants to leave this summer and they are
prepared to sell because he has only two years left on his contract.
Leverkusen players returned to training on Thursday to prepare for their
Europa League game against Rangers in two weeks. They are well-placed to
reach the quarter-finals after winning the first leg 3-1 at Ibrox in March.
Havertz was one of the first players out on the training pitch on Thursday
morning and Leverkusen are expecting him to play against Rangers.
That may change if Chelsea step up their efforts to sign him next week -
especially if they get the point they need against Wolves on Sunday to
qualify for the Champions League.
Leverkusen value Havertz at £90m but all parties are hopeful a deal can be
completed which would see Chelsea paying £70m plus add-ons.
Former Manchester City winger Leroy Sane appeared to confirm Havertz's
impending move to Chelsea during his unveiling as a Bayern Munich player on
Thursday.
Sane praised Chelsea for their two potential German arrivals, with the Blues
having already signed Timo Werner from RB Leipzig for £45m in June.
"A lot of young players get the chance to play and to develop well in the
Bundesliga," said Sane.
"Timo Werner and Kai Havertz are two Germans in one year now to transfer to
the Premier League - I think Chelsea made good deals.
"Germany has a very good talent development in general. The whole football
world knows that. So I think it's understandable that foreign clubs are
interested in as well."
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