Chelsea reach agreement to sign Havertz from Leverkusen for an initial £72m

Frank Lampard is on the verge of completing the sixth major signing of his reign at Stamford Bridge, with the Germany star set to travel to England

Chelsea have reached an agreement to sign Kai Havertz from Bayer Leverkusen for an initial £72 million ($96m) fee, Goal understands.

The Germany international has agreed terms over a five-year contract at Stamford Bridge, with a final deal set to be completed once he passes a medical.

Leverkusen head coach Peter Bosz admitted on Monday that Havertz will no longer train with the squad, telling a press conference: "I don't expect him to come back (after the international break).