According to a recent report by The Athletic (Subscription Required), Premier League giants Chelsea are said to be keen on acquiring the services of Bayer Leverkusen starlet Kai Havertz. The report suggests that Chelsea view the German ace as a player on the rise in terms of development and that the Blues have been scouting the Bundesliga man regularly for quite a while now.
What Makes Kai Havertz A Good Option For Chelsea?
For starters, Havertz is still only 20-years-old, and undoubtedly has the best years of his career ahead of him. Despite this tender age, the German trickster has already earned seven caps for the national team – not the easiest squad in the world to get into.
The Bayer Leverkusen man is a naturally attack-minded player with a brilliant technical side to his game as well. The attacker had scored six goals and picked up a further five assists in 22 league outings before the Bundesliga season was brought to a halt.
Adept at picking out threaded passes and finishing off the most difficult of chances, Havertz has earned quite the reputation for himself in Germany over the last couple of years. The youngster, despite being an attacking-midfielder by position, has been seen playing on the flanks on various occasion for his club, and would hence be well-suited to joining Chelsea. While the acquisition of another number ten in Hakim Ziyech could put them off, the German’s versatility should be enough to convince Lampard to move for him.
The attacker has supremely silky feet, which he uses to glide past defenders with ease. Although lack of experience tends to be an issue for players of his age, the German international seems to possess extremely well-balanced attributes for a 20-year-old. The Leverkusen man’s finishing abilities are arguably what make him stand out from the rest, and goals are something this Chelsea side has been calling out for some time now.
How Would Kai Havertz Fit In At Chelsea?
As suggested in the report, the London club could be on the verge of an essential overhaul in the summer, with two of the most experienced heads in the team – Willian and Pedro, likely to depart. While the addition of Ziyech will help to a certain degree, acquiring a player who is comfortable on the flanks could come as a bonus to Frank Lampard. Although the names of Christian Pulisic and Callum Hudson-Odoi could also provide some relief, signing Havertz would be an absolute statement of a move by the Pensioners.
Why Chelsea Must Get This Deal Done In The Summer?
Irrespective of whether the Premier League season can be completed or not, the Blues are likely to be in the Champions League again next season. The fixture against Bayern Munich should be considered as a lesson for Lampard, who obviously recognises that his squad still has a long way to go. The likes of Willian and Pedro have provided these Chelsea fans with some brilliant moments over the years, but with the best interests of the club in mind, signing Havertz would be an excellent piece of business by the Chelsea gaffer.
