Published 16:51 IST, September 7th 2020

Man United turned DOWN chance to sign Kai Havertz due to Jadon Sancho transfer priority

Man United snubbed a move for Kai Havertz to the Theatre of Dreams because they still see Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho as a top priority.

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s Man United reportedly turned down opportunity to sign Kai Havertz from Bayer Leverkusen as y refused to pay his hefty price tag. It is believed that Red Devils still prioritise a move for Borussia Dortmund’s Jon Sancho over any or winger this summer despite completing transfer of Donny van de Beek last week. Havertz completed his £71m (€80m) move to Chelsea from Leverkusen on Friday following weeks of negotiations with Bundesliga club.

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Man United transfer news: Jon Sancho latest and turning down move for Kai Havertz

According to reports from MEN Sport, Man United baulked at Bayer Leverkusen’s asking price for Kai Havertz. Red Devils were linked with a move for Havertz last month as an alternative to Jon Sancho but failed to land German international due to Leverkusen’s asking price. report goes on to state that Sancho still remains a top priority for United, who have been heavily linked with 20-year-old throughout summer. Last week, United confirmed arrival of Dutch attacker Donny van de Beek from Ajax.

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Reports from Goal claim that United are in process of negotiating a transfer for Sancho with his representatives over a record-breaking deal. Dortmund have slapped a £108m (€120m) price tag on Sancho and have stood firm on ir player staying put at Signal Iduna Park for upcoming season. Sancho has been part of pre-season training at Dortmund and recently stated: "It’s a nice feeling to be worth so much. I h idea about rumours, it’s only media that makes a big deal about it.” Sancho scored 20 goals and tched up 20 assists for Dortmund in all competitions last season. It w remains to be seen wher or t United are willing to splash cash for young attacker over summer.

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Kai Havertz to Chelsea: Blues complete deal for German superstar

Following weeks of negotiations with Bayer Leverkusen, Chelsea finally mand to secure a move for Kai Havertz on Friday after agreeing personal terms with player a while back. Havertz joins Chelsea in a deal worth £71m (€80m) potentially rising to £90m (€100m) with d-ons. 21-year-old Havertz signed a five-year deal with west London club and will be one of highest earners at Stamford Bridge.

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Havertz scored 18 goals and racked up 8 assists for Leverkusen last season in all competitions. However, Leverkusen still failed to qualify for Champions League which resulted in Havertz handing in his transfer request. Havertz becomes Chelsea’s second German player to arrive at Stamford Bridge this summer after Blues signed Timo Werner from RB Leipzig. Chelsea also confirmed deals for Hakim Ziyech, Thiago Silva, Malang Saar and Ben Chilwell during this transfer window.

Im Credits – Dortmund / Chelsea Twitter

16:51 IST, September 7th 2020