Bayer Leverkusen want Kai Havertz‘s future resolved by the end of August, according to the Guardian‘s Fabrizio Romano. The reliable journalist took to Twitter last night to provide the latest on Chelsea’s move for the German international.
Chelsea and Bayer Leverkusen have been in talks also today to find an agreement for Kai Havertz. New meeting soon. Work in progress. Chelsea feel confident but still difference between the two clubs. Kai is waiting – Bayer want to decide before the end of August ? #CFC #Havertz
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 19, 2020
His fellow Guardian journalist Jacob Steinberg followed that update with more promising news this morning, stating that a productive meeting between the Blues and Leverkusen was held yesterday, with the two sides getting closer to an agreement on price.
Chelsea have already had a €65m (£58.6m) offer, plus €15m (£13.5m) in add-ons, rejected, with Leverkusen looking for the Blues to match their €100m (£90m) asking price.
It is believed the €20m gap is bridgeable, although Chelsea will be hoping to use bonuses and add-ons to make up a lot of the shortfall.
This deal looks like it will now be finalised, with the two clubs having made progress on the transfer fee and, with Havertz keen on the transfer, supporters will undoubtedly be excited about the German making the switch to Stamford Bridge.