According to a recent report by Bild (translated by the Metro), Liverpool are among a whole host of clubs looking to secure the services of Bayer 04 Leverkusen attacking midfielder Kai Havertz. However, the same source has also claimed that the Reds have fallen behind in the chase to land the Bundesliga prospect after losing ground to Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich. Juventus, Borussia Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain will also rival the Merseyside club in pursuit of the €100m-rated German whizkid next summer (via the Bild).
Havertz’s Stellar Rise In The German Top-Flight
The Bundesliga rising star made a brilliant start when he helped his team secure a 3-2 win over Paderborn in the opening weekend of this season. The 20-year-old has found the back of the net on two occasions in six appearances for Leverkusen so far this term.
Havertz came through the youth ranks of Leverkusen before breaking out as a first-team starter back in 2016. However, the German starlet could benefit from switching clubs at the end of this campaign if he wants to prove his worth at the highest level.
At such a tender age, the Aachen-born playmaker has already represented Germany in five international matches but is yet to score his first goal for his nation. Havertz has incredible potential and could become a future star in European football as long as he can continue improving his game with each year.
What Are The German Youngster’s Best Attributes?
Havertz is one of the fastest players in the German top-flight and can make some dangerous runs in the opposition half. He can distribute the ball accurately and does not shy away from playing a decisive pass in the final third. However, the German talent needs to add more end-product to his game if he wants to unlock his true potential.
What Should Be Klopp’s Play Here?
The jury is still out on whether the Leverkusen wonderkid would be able to handle the physicality and high intensity of Premier League football. Havertz is a star in the making so Jurgen Klopp should try everything he can to bring him to Merseyside next summer.
The German could be an ideal understudy to Roberto Firmino at Anfield and will be a terrific addition to the Reds squad. He also fits Fenway Sports Group’s policy of recruiting top young talents. Therefore it makes sense for the Merseyside club to make an offer to land Havertz at the end of this campaign.
