Bayer Leverkusen respond to Marina Granovskaia as Chelsea open £70m Kai Havertz transfer talks

Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Rudi Voller has responded to speculation that Chelsea have opened discussions over the signing of Kai Havertz. The forward's impressive form has attracted attention from top clubs across Europe. Manchester United, Real Madrid and Bayer Muncih have all been linked with a move for him. Chelsea have also been touted as a potential destination. The Blues have reportedly stepped up their interest by opening talks for the 20-year-old, according to The Mail. Speaking after Tuesday's 3-0 DFB Pokal win over Saarbruecken, Leverkusen chief Voller says he expects plenty of interest in Havertz "if he plays like this now" - although he maintained the club were "in a good position" and still hoped to hang on to the Germany international. "We haven’t given up hope that he’ll stay with us," former Germany Voller told ARD, in quotes reported by Metro. "We try to give him every possibility that he can call up his qualities. He did an outstanding job in the second half of the season." Source: Football.london