Bayer Leverkusen Rumors & News

We Ain't Got No History "In the fifth minute of added-on time of Saturday’s DFB Pokal cup final, Kai Havertz scored a penalty with ridiculous aplomb. Unfortunately, his Bayer Leverkusen side were already losing heavily by that point, so the successful conversion only set in the final score of 4-2, with..." July 05

The Sun "Bayern have just splashed £55million on Manchester City winger Leroy Sane. And Rummenigge claims the Bundesliga champions can’t afford to finance a deal for 21-year-old Bayer Leverkusen star Havertz as a result. He told Sport1: “I say very clearly,..." July 05

We Ain't Got No History "Chelsea are interested in Kai Havertz, but interest by itself means very little as the Blues would need to ward off competition from a number of top clubs to attain the 21-year-old’s signature. Bayern Munich and Real Madrid are often mentioned in that regard, though the former are..." July 04

Bavarian Football Works "If that Thiago report from an hour ago didn’t get you down, don’t worry — there’s always more bad news incoming. In an interview with Bild, Bayern Munich CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge admitted that the club did not have the funds to pursue Kai Havertz this..." July 04

Sky Sports "Bayer Leverkusen winger Leon Bailey is keen on a move to the Premier League this summer and could be available for a fee of between £20m and £30m.  The 22-year old has three years left on his current deal at Leverkusen but wants to play in England and is working with..." July 03

Football London "Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley is once again being linked with a transfer to West Ham United. This was the case in the January window, but a move failed to materialise and the former Everton ace has proven to be a big player for Frank Lampard -..." July 03

We Ain't Got No History "It’s a standard football club PR move to disseminate a few juicy transfer stories following distasteful defeats, and few things stories play better after last night’s 3-2 defeat to West Ham than Chelsea looking to axe wilting flower Kepa Arrizabalaga while making yet another big..." July 02

Football London "Chelsea have already sealed deals for Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech, with the pair due to officially complete their moves when the transfer window opens. Blues boss Frank Lampard was keen to strengthen his attacking options this summer, and the imminent arrival of two of Europe's..." July 02

We Ain't Got No History "In what would be a rather surprising development, Bayern Munich might be compelled to sell Thiago Alcantara this summer. The 29-year-old’s contract expires in 2021 and while the Bavarian club are trying to extend it by a couple of years, progress has been slow on that..." June 26

Football London "Havertz set to decide Leverkusen future The Metro report that highly-rated Germany international Kai Havertz is set for showdown talks with Bayer Leverkusen this week, per German publication Bild. The versatile 21-year-old, who can play as an attacking midfielder..." June 25

The Hard Tackle "Chelsea have made a stunning £80 million bid for Bayer Leverkusen star Kai Havertz, £8 million more than Real Madrid. According to WinSports, as relayed by The Sun, Chelsea have now once again set their sights on Kai Havertz. The Blues have reportedly tabled..." June 24

We Ain't Got No History "Chelsea have been quite busy in the transfer market already, and rumors continue to swirl around additional big-name signings. But for head coach Frank Lampard, who has previously assured that all the powers that be are “very joined up” on the whole recruitment process, the focus is..." June 24

We Ain't Got No History "The transfer ban imposed on Chelsea by FIFA in 2019 has enabled the club to pile up stacks of cash. Big-money sales of Álvaro Morata and Eden Hazard last summer only ensured those piles would get bigger. Fast forward to this summer, and Roman Abramovich, with more ambition than..." June 22

The Score "Frank Lampard has refuted speculation that N'Golo Kante will be sold to help bankroll Chelsea's summer splurge on Kai Havertz and Ben Chilwell. The Blues manager is already set to welcome Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech into his..." June 20

Football London "Bayern Leverkusen's Bundesliga fate could dictate the price at which Chelsea are able to lad Kai Havertz this summer. Having already funded a significant outlay for Hakim Ziyech and £47.5m Timo Werner but there is a sense they are not done yet. Havertz has been..." June 19

We Ain't Got No History "A new competitor has entered the Kai Havertz arena, and to no one’s surprise, they’re called Real Madrid. Every great player in football will eventually get linked with the Galacticos, and Kai Havertz is pretty great indeed. That doesn’t necessarily mean that this is..." June 19

Football London "Chelsea supporters have taken to social media after noticing Kai Havertz's reaction to a post on Instagram announcing Timo Werner's transfer. The Blues have confirmed that a deal has been agreed to sign the RB Leipzig striker, after activating his £47.5million release..." June 18

We Ain't Got No History "According to a report from the Telegraph, Chelsea are taking a “wait and see” approach with Kai Havertz, hoping to see his current £90m (€100m) price tag drop by at least £20m. With Bayern Munich reportedly not prioritizing the 21-year-old..." June 17

We Ain't Got No History "It’s no surprise that Kai Havertz has generated a lot of interest around Europe. It’s also no surprise that Bayern Munich are one of those teams.  And it’s also no surprise that they do not want to pay full price, since they rarely ever have to thanks to all..." June 17

We Ain't Got No History "Everyone got quite excited when Chelsea were said to be going “all out” for Bayer Leverkusen’s generational talent, Kai Havertz, but despite our statement-making intentions this summer — Hakim Ziyech! Timo Werner! ...and? — signing Havertz is far..." June 16

Daily Mail "Manchester United are giving serious consideration to a summer swoop for Bayer Leverkusen winger Leon Bailey. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to add an attacking midfielder to his ranks ahead of next season - with the likes of Jadon Sancho and Jack Grealish among the big..." June 16

Express "Chelsea and Bayer Leverkusen are £15m apart as Frank Lampard looks to beat Liverpool and Manchester United to Kai Havertz's signature. Express Sport understands the Blues boss wants to bring in the midfielder once the impending deal for RB Leipzig..." June 15

Mirror "Dietmar Hamann has called on Kai Havertz to dismiss Manchester United's interest in favour of a move to Chelsea this summer.  Havertz, 20, is one of the most exciting prospects in Europe and has continued his impressive Bayer Leverkusen form since the..." June 12

The Sun "REAL MADRID are ready to join the battle for Kai Havertz – but Chelsea remain in pole position with the German prodigy keen on a move to the Premier League. Spanish giants Real are the latest to register an interest in Bayer Leverkusen star Havertz, who is regarded as..." June 11

HITC Sport "Thomas Muller has paid tribute to his Germany international team-mate Kai Havertz, describing the reported Liverpool and Newcastle United target as an ‘extremely good player’ in conversation with Sky Sports. The Bayern Munich legend is something of an outlier in..." June 11

Bitter And Blue "A player City have been scouting for more than year could be soon a reality.  Kai Havertz is the latest Bundesliga starlet to be linked to the Etihad. The forward has been a revelation for Bayer Leverkusen since the return of the Bundesliga.    " June 11

We Ain't Got No History "Madrid-based media continue to push N’Golo Kanté towards Real Madrid, and while that doesn’t necessarily mean much, we’ve seen with Eden Hazard and Thibaut Courtois that sometimes all that smoke does actually indicate a fire. This time AS are using..." June 11

Bleacher Report "Kai Havertz has emerged as the most sought-after talent in European football. Since the start of the season, his representatives have been aware of at least six elite clubs across Spain, England and Germany that are interested in signing him. Real Madrid, Liverpool,..." June 10

Football London "Kai Havertz has opened up on his preference to join a club that can immediately compete for trophies. The Bayer Leverkusen forward has established himself as one of the most coveted young players in Europe after an impressive season in the Bundesliga. His form has attracted..." June 09

Sport Witness "Manchester United have ‘good chances’ of signing Kai Havertz this summer after ‘working hard’ on a deal in the past few months. That’s according to Sky Germany, who say United are ‘definitely an option’ for the 20-year-old..." June 09

We Ain't Got No History "Chelsea are pretty much the only team making a splash in the transfer market so far, and while others may join in the future, right now it’s 2003-06 all over again, with Roman Abramovich flashing the cash and others complaining about the ethics and morals of it all. The..." June 09

ESPN "Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Kai Havertz is one of the hottest properties in European football at the moment, and on Friday was linked with a possible move to the Premier League. But now German publication Bild says that Real Madrid have stolen a..." June 07

talkSport "The pick of the Bundesliga matches this weekend is easily Bayern Munich’s trip to Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday, which you can listen to LIVE on talkSPORT at 2:30pm. The German top-flight’s leaders, who are seven points clear of second-place Borussia Dortmund,..." June 05

Express "Manchester United transfer target Kai Havertz is open to moving to Old Trafford in this summer’s window, reports say. The Bayer Leverkusen star has flourished of late, being directly involved in 16 goals from his last 16 appearances. And Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been..." June 04

Bavarian Football Works "According to Sport Bild, Bayer Leverkusen talent Kai Havertz is looking to make up his mind soon. Per the report, the German wants to make a decision on his future and have it out of the way after this summer. Due to the coronavirus fallout, many are expecting..." June 03

HITC Sport "Bayer Leverkusen’s assistant coach Marcel Daum spoke to TalkSport about Kai Havertz. The young German midfielder has been a revelation in the Bundesliga and it is no surprise that a number of clubs have taken an interest in him.  Liverpool are said to be..." June 03

Metro "Manchester United are reportedly the frontrunners to sign Kai Havertz as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks to bolster his squad with another top talent from the Bundesliga. The 20-year-old has scored five goals in his last three games since the German top-flight’s resumption last month..." June 01

Evening Standard "Bayern Munich want Leroy Sane and Kai Havertz to begin a "new era" at the club, says honorary president and deputy chairman Uli Hoeness. Manchester City winger Sane failed to land a move to Bayern last years due to a serious knee injury,..." June 01

Bavarian Football Works "Bayer Leverkusen ace Kai Havertz has opened eyes with his sensational talent, striking athleticism, technical ability, versatility, and production since making his debut in the 2016-2017 season.  Because of all of those traits, Havertz has become one of the most sought-after..." June 01

Bavarian Football Works "Former Bayern president Uli Hoeness spoke candidly about two of Bayern Munich’s principal transfer targets in an interview on radio station Bayern 1 (Bild). Hoeness did not dissemble the club’s very high opinion of Bayer Leverkusen star Kai Havertz. Hoeness said,..." May 30

talkSport "Manchester City look to have identified a replacement for Leroy Sane. According to reports, Pep Guardiola has set his sights on Bayer Leverkusen’s Leon Bailey as the man to fill Sane’s boots. City are preparing to lose Sane to Bayern Munich, with the..." May 26

Football London "Chelsea supporters have named Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho as their dream summer signing in an online poll.  The Blues are thought to be keeping tabs on the England international for the forthcoming transfer window, with the winger among a number of potential..." May 26

We Ain't Got No History "espite the expected economic impact and transfer market depression caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, certain clubs are unwilling to slash their prices. Borussia Dortmund are a prime example of this with Jadon Sancho, and it appears that Bayer Leverkusen are set to hold firm on Kai Havertz..." May 25

SI "Manchester City have joined several top European clubs in the race for highly-rated Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Kai Havertz, according to the Sun. The 20-year-old German attacking midfielder has been one of the stand-out performers in the Bundesliga this season, scoring 12 goals..." May 22

Yahoo! Sports "We get it. You’re a Bundesliga fan now. You hadn’t set out to become one and didn’t think you ever would be. But now that German professional soccer – and Korean baseball – is the only live sport on TV, you’re all-in. But, uh-oh, you..." May 21

HITC Sport "Some Liverpool fans have taken to Twitter to give their reaction to the performance of Kai Havertz for Bayer Leverkusen on Monday evening. Havertz, who can operate as an attacking midfielder or as a winger, was in action for Bayer in their Bundesliga game against Werder..." May 19

NESN "As sports slowly begin to return to television, the ones earliest to resume play will be getting unprecedented attention, but that doesn’t mean people will necessarily know anything about what they’re watching. And for those tuning in for the first time, NESN is here to inform and..." May 16

Daily Mail "Bundesliga stars have been warned that catching coronavirus could cause 'irreversible' and 'career-ending' lung damage by a top sports doctor ahead of the league's return this weekend.  The German Football League (DFL) has drawn up strict..." May 14

Football London "Former Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack has advised Bayer Leverkusen star Kai Havertz to turn down the temptation of moving to the Premier League and stay with the Bundesliga outfit for the benefit of his own career. The 20-year-old attacking-midfielder has been superb for the..." May 13

ESPN "The Bundesliga will return on May 16 amid the coronavirus crisis and the German Football Association (DFL) hope to complete the season by June 30, sources have told ESPN. Germany's government on Wednesday gave the green light for the Bundesliga to return and left the..." May 07