Chelsea hopes of signing Kai Haverts heightens as Bayern Munich pulls out

Bayer Leverkusen German pro forward Kai Havertz. Photo: Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images

Bayern Munich Chief Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has given Chelsea a huge transfer boost by ruling his club out of the running for Kai Havertz.


Bayern have just splashed £55million on Manchester City winger Leroy Sane.

And Rummenigge claims the Bundesliga champions can’t afford to finance a deal for 21-year-old Bayer Leverkusen star Havertz as a result.

He told Sport1: “I say very clearly, financially a transfer for Havertz will not be possible this year."

Frank Lampard has already completed deals for RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner and Ajax winger Hakim Ziyech.

And the signs look good for Havertz to join the party after teammate Wendell revealed the youngster has his heart set on a Premier League switch.

Bayer Leverkusen Sporting Director Rudi Voller recently admitted an agreement is in place to sell Havertz should the right offer arrive.

He told Bild: “We have an agreement - if it fits, he can go this summer.

“I personally hope that he stays one more year. Of course, you can’t force anyone."