Kai Havertz has been linked with a summer move away from Chelsea, with Real Madrid keen on signing him.
According to a report from Spanish publication MARCA, Kai Havertz is a target for Real Madrid, who are looking to bring in attacking depth in the summer transfer window. Los Blancos view the Chelsea attacker as a top target.
Star striker Karim Benzema has been linked with a move away from the club. So Real Madrid will have to replace him adequately if he departs. In addition to that, Marco Asensio will leave the club as a free agent, with PSG his next destination. At the same, time Eden Hazard has been linked with an exit.
Havertz has been an underwhelming signing for Chelsea since joining the club from Bayer Leverkusen. The German international was expected to be a long-term solution at Stamford Bridge. But he has been quite inconsistent with his performances and has failed to score goals on a regular basis. Despite that, his market value is at an impressive €60 million.
Chelsea need to invest in a more proven goalscorer. But it remains to be seen whether they are ready to cut their losses on the German international. Havertz is undoubtedly a world-class talent with a big future ahead of him, and he could be a quality long-term investment for Real Madrid.
The German international is more suited to the role of an attacking midfielder, and he could be the ideal replacement for Asensio at the Spanish club. Real Madrid are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and they have a proven track record of winning major trophies. The Chelsea attacker could be attracted to the idea of playing for them next season.
It is evident that he has not been able to hit top form at Chelsea. So going their separate ways could be the best solution for all parties. The 23-year-old is still young enough to get his career back on track, and Carlo Ancelotti could help him get back to his best at Real Madrid.
Meanwhile, Chelsea have spent around €600 million on new signings since their takeover. So they need to sell some players in order to balance the books. Havertz could fetch a substantial amount of money this summer, and it will be interesting to see how the situation unfolds.
