MANCHESTER UNITED and Liverpool have been handed a huge transfer boost after Kai Havertz declared he wants a move abroad.
The Bayer Leverkusen wonderkid is one of Europe’s hottest properties this summer following a stunning season in the Bundesliga.
Kai Havertz is set to spark a transfer scramble this summerCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Havertz, 20, who can play out wide or as an attacking midfielder, has scored six and assisted five in 22 league appearances to also attract the interest of Bayern Munich and Real Madrid.
Leverkusen know their chances of keeping hold of their top talent remain slim and are likely to price him at £70million.
It is set to spark a transfer scramble in which the Premier League duo feel they could come out on top following his latest comments.
Speaking about his future, he told Sport Bild: “I’m ready to take a big step, and I like challenges. For me, this also includes abroad.
“Leverkusen are a great club, I feel good. I have always said that. But of course I want to take the next step in my career at some point. That’s my ambition.”
Havertz also hinted that money won’t be the deciding factor in his next move but the quality of coach.
He added: “The coach is a very important person for me.
“It must be a good fit. You can see that with our coach, Peter Bosz. For me, the sporting direction of the club is also reflected in the choice of coach.”
Man United have cash to spend this summer but may have other targets in mind such as Jadon Sancho and Jude Bellingham.
And that could open the doors for Liverpool to make their move and Jurgen Klopp’s German connections could get a deal over the line.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
