Chelsea given boost in Kai Havertz chase as Madrid, Bayern pull out

German striker Kai Havertz in action for Bayern Leverkusen. Photo: Alexander Scheuber/Bundesliga/Bundesliga Collection via Getty Images

The Germany international has a combined 24 goals and assists in all competitions this season, leading to rumoured interest from a number of European heavyweights.


Chelsea have reportedly been given a clear run at signing Kai Havertz as Real Madrid  and Bayern Munich have pulled out of the race for the Bayer Leverkusen forward.

Madrid had been considered the favourites  to land the 21-year-old, but The Express  claims that Los Blancos will delay making an offer for another 12 months.

Bayern boss Hansi Flick confirmed earlier this month that he is eager to bring Havertz to the Allianz Arena, meanwhile, but the same report indicates that the German champions are not in a position to make a bid.

Kai Haverts and Bayern Leverkusen teammates celebrate goal. Photo: Ina Fassbender/Pool via Getty Images

That could prove good news for Chelsea, with the Blues willing to continue spending big this summer after already agreeing deals for Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner.

Havertz, who last month became the first Bundesliga player to reach 35 goals before the age of 21, is thought to be valued in the region of £90m by Leverkusen.