According to a recent report by the German news outlet Sport 1 (translated by the Metro), Manchester United are among a whole host of clubs looking to secure the services of Kai Havertz from Bayer 04 Leverkusen. The same source has also revealed that the Red Devils will face stiff competition from Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City, Barcelona and Real Madrid in pursuit of the Bundesliga midfielder.
Havertz’s Incredible Form In The Bundesliga
The 20-year-old has made a sensational start to this German top-flight campaign as he helped Leverkusen claim a 3-2 victory over Paderborn last weekend. He scored in the 19th minute which established an ideal platform for the German outfit to go on and secure a win on Saturday.
Havertz has already found the back of the net twice in two appearances for Peter Bosz’s side on all fronts this season. The German youngster graduated from Leverkusen’s academy but could benefit from a change of scenery in the coming years if he intends to take his game to the next level.
At such a young age, the Aachen-born sensation has already earned three international caps for Germany but is yet to open his goal-scoring account for his country. Havertz is destined to play an important role for his nation if he can continue improving as a midfielder with each season.
What Will The German Rising Star Add To Solskjaer’s Side?
Havertz boasts blistering pace which enables him to travel with the ball at high speed in the opposition half. He can also link up play well with others around him and is not afraid to play a decisive pass when an opening presents itself. However, the German prospect needs to improve his shooting from long range as his attempts often lack power and accuracy.
Furthermore, there are some question marks over whether the Leverkusen starlet would be able to cope with the physical toll of Premier League football. Havertz would be a quality long-term acquisition for Man United if they can find a way to win the race to land him in the future.
The German whizkid is widely regarded as one of the most promising young talents in Europe. The addition of Havertz will not only bolster Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s attacking options at Old Trafford but will also add more competition for the likes of Jesse Lingard, Andreas Pereira and Juan Mata for the number 10 position in Solskjaer’s starting XI.
