According to the recent reports in Germany, as cited by Mundo Deportivo (translated by The Liverpool Echo), Liverpool are planning on making a £125m offer to bring Bayer Leverkusen attacker Kai Havertz to Merseyside. The same source has also revealed that the Reds have already made contact with the player’s representatives and have overtaken Manchester United in the race to acquire the Bundesliga midfielder’s services.
It is believed that Jurgen Klopp has made it a priority to sign the German youngster with Adam Lallana set to leave Anfield as a free agent next summer (via Mundo Deportivo).
Havertz’s Spectacular Rise In German Football
Havertz has caught the eye with his performances for Leverkusen this season after managing to establish himself as a regular member of Peter Bosz’s first-team. He has scored three goals and provided one assist in 21 appearances for the German outfit in all competitions.
The 20-year-old has averaged 1.4 shots, 1.9 key passes and 1.8 dribbles per game for Leverkusen on all fronts. He also boasts a healthy pass success percentage of 86.7 in the Bundesliga (stats via whoscored). At such a young age, Havertz has already earned seven senior caps for the German national team and has registered one goal for his country thus far.
What Will The German International Add To Klopp’s Team?
Havertz is extremely quick and can put his incredible pace to good use when trying to beat his marker in the final third. He is one of the best dribblers in the Bundesliga as he possesses incredible composure and outstanding ball control. Furthermore, the German prospect can interchange some neat passes with others around him and can be a lethal finisher in front of the opposition goal.
Havertz is a hard-working playmaker who has the potential to become a generational talent. However, if the reports are accurate, then the Merseyside giants would be paying a club-record £125m for Havertz’s future potential and not his current quality. The German international is still quite raw and would need time to improve his productivity going forward. However, Klopp has shown over the past few years that he is one of the best man-managers in world football and is also quite effective at nurturing young players into full-fledged superstars.
Is Klopp Taking A Huge Gamble On Havertz?
Therefore, if the German head coach has the funds to sign Havertz, then he should consider doing so. However, it is quite likely that the Bundesliga youngster won’t be able to make an immediate impact at Anfield as he might take some time to adjust to life in the Premier League. Moreover, the massive fee involved could also heap more pressure on the German starlet’s shoulders which might affect his overall development. Hence, it could turn out to be a huge gamble by Klopp to spend so much money on an inexperienced yet gifted midfielder like Havertz.
