Romelu Lukaku, Kai Havertz
Romelu Lukaku & Kai Havertz

June 07, (THEWILL) – Real Madrid’s interest in acquiring Kai Havertz has diminished due to concerns over Chelsea’s hefty asking price.

The Spanish club engaged in discussions with Havertz’s representatives, expressing their desire to secure a summer transfer. Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti views the 23-year-old as a versatile forward capable of filling the void left by the departure of Eden Hazard and Marco Asensio. Although Chelsea is reluctant to part ways with Havertz during this transfer window, sources suggest that they would consider a sale if the right offer materialised.

The Blues are keen to recoup the substantial sum they invested in acquiring Havertz’s services in 2020, an amount exceeding £70 million. However, Real Madrid has currently withdrawn from negotiations, as they do not perceive Havertz to be worth the same value and are unwilling to pursue a deal at that price. Still, Havertz remains a potential departure from Chelsea this summer.

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Bayern Munich, led by former Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel, have maintained a longstanding admiration for the German forward and see him as a potential successor to the aging Thomas Muller. Additionally, Paris Saint-Germain have expressed interest in Havertz as they search for a replacement for Lionel Messi.

While Chelsea manager, Mauricio Pochettino, has expressed his desire to retain Havertz, the club’s recent acquisitions and plans to sign a new central striker indicate a willingness to sanction his departure.

Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.

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