{"id":558287,"date":"2020-07-16T14:46:51","date_gmt":"2020-07-16T18:46:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/?p=558287"},"modified":"2020-07-16T14:46:51","modified_gmt":"2020-07-16T18:46:51","slug":"report-bayern-munich-end-pursuit-of-kai-havertz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2020\/07\/16\/report-bayern-munich-end-pursuit-of-kai-havertz\/","title":{"rendered":"REPORT: Bayern Munich End Pursuit of Kai Havertz"},"content":{"rendered":"

Chelsea<\/a> have<\/span> been handed a huge boost in their pursuit of Bayer 04 Leverkusen\u2019s<\/a>\u00a0Kai Havertz<\/a>, as Bayern Munich<\/a>\u00a0have reportedly dropped their interest in the midfield sensation.<\/p>\n

REPORT: Bayern Munich End Pursuit of Kai Havertz<\/h2>\n

Positive News for the Blues<\/h3>\n

Chelsea have already secured the signing of fellow compatriot Timo Werner, but Frank Lampard hopes to add the 21-year-old at Stamford Bridge<\/a>, as he continues to bolster his squad for the forthcoming season.<\/p>\n

Kai Havertz caught the eyes of a plethora of top European clubs after his sensational outing in the Bundesliga<\/a> last season and was linked with the likes of Manchester United<\/a>, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid as a result.<\/p>\n

Chelsea and Bayern Munich have shown serious interest in the midfielder, and they were set to lock horns for his signature.<\/p>\n

However, SportBild<\/span> have reported that the German champions have opted to look elsewhere, pulling out of the race to land the 21-year-old, per the Mail<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Why the Bundesliga Champions Have Pulled Out<\/h3>\n

Bayern Munich are said to be unwilling to match Havertz\u2019s \u00a390 million release clause, in hopes of beating Chelsea to his signing.<\/p>\n

Havertz, though\u00a0contracted to the Bundesliga outlet until 2022, has made known his desire to leave the Bay Arena, after the club failed to secure Champions League football.<\/p>\n

While hoping to keep their prized asset, Sporting director Rudi Voller earlier admitted Havertz could leave if an agreement was reached.<\/p>\n

Speaking to Bild<\/a>, he said, “There is nothing specific, nothing to report. As of now, he is our player.<\/p>\n

“We have our ideas, we know what he can do. I personally <\/span>hope that he stays one more year. We have an agreement: if it works, he can go this summer.”<\/p>\n

Havertz has continued his scintillating form from last season, racking up 17 goals and eight assists\u00a0<\/a>in all competitions for Bayer Leverkusen this season<\/p>\n

With Chelsea on the verge of Champions League qualification, they are now front runners to snap up the highly-rated midfielder.<\/p>\n

Main Photo<\/p>\n

Embed from Getty Images<\/a>