Chelsea given transfer boost after Kai Havertz tells Bayer Leverkusen he wants to ‘take the next step’ in showdown talks
CHELSEA target Kai Havertz has told Bayer Leverkusen he is ready to take the "next step" of his career.
Frank Lampard's side have been heavily linked with a summer move for the £90million-rated forward.
And Chelsea have been handed a huge boost in their mission to sign the 21-year-old.
Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro has revealed what Havertz told the club during showdown talks.
Carro told German paper Kolner Stadt-Anzeiger: "It was always clear that we will have talks once the Europa League season concluded.
"Kai has voiced his desire to make the next step.
"At the moment, I can't say whether this will work out in the near future or not."
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Sporting director Rudi Voller has insisted Havertz can leave if "certain requirements are met".
He told Kicker: "No decision has been made yet.
"I'd like to repeat myself by emphasising that we're talking about a wonderful footballer.
"There is nothing new in this regard.
"We have a clear and mutual agreement with him and his representatives that he can only leave if certain requirements are met. Otherwise he will stay."
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Chelsea have reportedly agreed a five-year deal to sign the seven-cap German international.
But the two clubs are yet to reach an agreement over a transfer fee for Havertz.
Lampard is determined to sign him after sealing deals for Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech.
