
UEL wrap: Unbeaten West Ham stay top after Genk win
West Ham United took control of Group H in the Europa League thanks to Thursday’s 3-0 home win over Genk.
West Ham United took control of Group H in the Europa League thanks to Thursday’s 3-0 home win over Genk.
Chelsea have completed the signing of Kai Havertz from Bayer Leverkusen in a deal worth £70 million ($91m) including add-ons.
Chelsea are closing in on a £72-million (€80.5m/$95m) deal for Bayer Leverkusen star Kai Havertz after weeks of negotiations with the Bundesliga side.
Chelsea have attempted to sign Kai Havertz for €65 million (£58m/$76m) with another €15m (£13m/$18m) included in add-ons – but the offer remains €20m (£18m/$24m) below Bayer Leverkusen’s €100m (£87m/$118m) asking price.
Bayer Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro says that Chelsea’s target Kai Havertz wants to take ‘the next step’ in his career.
Antonio Conte is eager for Inter to “give everything” in the last eight of the Europa League, even if only to ensure they have no regrets should they be beaten.
Manchester United will face either Istanbul Basaksehir or FC Copenhagen in the quarter-finals of the Europa League, as they hold a commanding 5-0 lead over LASK in their last-16 encounter, while Serie A giants Inter are facing up to a meeting with Rangers or Bayer Leverkusen if they overcome Getafe.
Chelsea are in pole position to sign Bayer Leverkusen star Kai Havertz, with a number of suitors being put off by the €100 million (£90m/$112m) price tag being placed on him this summer.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has revealed his admiration for German duo Timo Werner and Kai Havertz, while suggesting the upheaval caused by the coronavirus pandemic has affected his side’s ability to compete in the transfer market.
Kai Havertz would be a ‘great fit’ for Liverpool, says former Reds star Don Hutchison, but competition to sign a player ‘far too good for Bayer Leverkusen’ is expected to be fierce in the next transfer window.