MANCHESTER UNITED have added Kai Havertz to their summer transfer targets with the star in “constant communication” with Leverkusen over his future.
The 20-year-old has caught the eye of Europe’s big guns following a series of impressive displays for the Bundesliga club.
Liverpool have been linked with the German international but Standard Sport claims he is now on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s wishlist along with Aston Villa’s Jack Grealish and Leicester’s James Maddison.
Bayern Munich are also keen on the ace, but Havertz has recently hinted he would rather move abroad.
He said: “I often wonder about all the things people allegedly know about me. “I am ready to make a big step and I like challenges. That includes abroad.
“Leverkusen are a great club, I feel good – I have always said that.
“But of course I want to take the next step in my career at some point. That’s my ambition.”
Havertz’s comments come as no surprise to Leverkusen.
And their sporting director Simon Rolfes seems resigned to the fact his prized-asset will soon be departing.
He said: “It’s a logical development that Kai will leave Leverkusen at some point.
“I’m not surprised that he’s attracted to other countries.
“We know he feels very comfortable here.
“We are in constant communication with Kai – it’s all very open and transparent.”
