Not by a long shot.
With Bayern Munich crowned UEFA Champions League winners, the talent in the Bundesliga is certainly going to get more attention abroad. One club that already had its eyes wander over to Deutschland is Chelsea and the Blues indicate company.
After plucking Christian Pulisic from Borussia Dortmund throughout the 2019 winter transfer window, Chelsea has been looking quite fondly at continental Europe. Previously this summer, the Premier League club brought in previous RB Leipzig star Timo Werner to reinforce its attack, however Chelsea was not yet finished with Germany.
With one of Die Mannschafts most dangerous scorers currently in tow, Chelsea is apparently near a handle Bayer Leverkusen ace Kai Havertz, who is arguably Germanys leading general prospect under the age of 22.
Sport Bild chief Christian Falk originally tweeted his report this early morning and– if true– Bayer Leverkusen could stand to ultimately earn EUR100 million must Havertz help Chelsea meet all of the performance-driven rewards included within the deal:
Our Story: the figures for the upcoming agreement in between @ChelseaFC and @bayer04_en for @kaihavertz29. 80 Mio (transfer cost) + 10 Mio (regular involvement at Champions League) + 10 Mio (titles in Champions League, Premiere League and FA-Cup) @SPORTBILD– Christian Falk (@cfbayern) August 24, 2020
Italian reporter Fabrizio Romano followed up later today with a verification of Falks report. Romano loses a style point or 2 for not simply “quote-tweeting” Falk with “True,” but well let him move this time:
Chelseas squad preparation with Werner and Havertz appears to show the clubs severity in going back to its past magnificence, but the London-based club is not stopping at raiding Germany. Chelsea will likewise supposedly add protector Thiago Silva from Paris Saint-Germain on a complimentary transfer. The 35-year-old Champions League runner-up with reportedly sign a two-year deal with Chelsea.
Bayer Leverkusen are completing documents for Kai Havertz to Chelsea and are now pushing to sign Patrik Schick from AS Roma (back from loan @ RB Leipzig). Talks on in between the 2 clubs – also Fulham made a questions for Schick on last hours. #transfers #Bayer #Schick– Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 24, 2020
Bayer Leverkusen are completing paperworks for Kai Havertz to Chelsea and are now pressing to sign Patrik Schick from AS Roma (back from loan @ RB Leipzig). Chelseas squad preparation with Werner and Havertz seems to suggest the clubs seriousness in returning to its previous magnificence, but the London-based club is not stopping at raiding Germany. The 35-year-old Champions League runner-up with supposedly sign a two-year offer with Chelsea.
