Manchester United could realistically sign Bayer Leverkusen star Kai Havertz in January, according to Shaka Hislop. The Red Devils are apparently at the front of the queue to capture the 20-year-old attacking midfielder.
Kai Havertz is reportedly wanted by Manchester United, Barcelona and Bayern Munich (Image: GETTY)
“Manchester United have money to spend and have the greatest motivations about the clubs, over the Barcas and the Bayerns, who have been linked with Havertz.
“I don’t think they would stump up as much money and their need is not as great as Manchester United’s.”
It is no secret United are in the market for midfielders and Bild claim Leverkusen will hold out for an inflated £81million fee.
That could be a major stumbling block, especially if there are cheaper alternatives available, such as Tottenham’s Christian Eriksen or James Maddison, of Leicester.
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Havertz is under contract until 2022 and Leverkusen bosses are keen to keep hold of their prized asset.
Team manager Simon Rolfes has recently claimed it is “unthinkable” that the German will leave next month.
Executive director Fernando Carro also insisted he will drive a hard deal if any clubs come sniffing.
“Atletico Madrid paid €126million to sign Joao Felix, and I certainly don't think he's better than Kai Havertz," Carro told Rheinische Post.
"We can't offer him the same as other clubs can. Given the duration of his contract, we have to expect him to leave either this summer or the summer after that.”
