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What Kai Havertz did on Instagram as Chelsea chief Marina Granovskaia closes in on transfer

Chelsea supporters have taken to social media amid the club's transfer talks for Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Kai Havertz.

The Blues are confident of signing Havertz, following advanced talks between the two clubs.

football.london understands the 21-year-old is also keen to finalise a switch to Stamford Bridge, with the Bundesliga side's asking price the only remaining obstacle.

Personal terms are not thought to be an issue either, with a five-year deal thought to be on the table, once the clubs can agree a fee.

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And some Chelsea fans think Havertz has hinted that a deal is close after liking an Instagram picture of Blues striker Timo Werner landing in London.

Werner joined Chelsea from RB Leipzig and has linked up with his new teammates in training ahead of next season.

But before that, the striker had taken to Instagram at the weekend to post a photo of himself standing on an airport runway with the caption: "Landed in...Guess where?"

Eagle-eyed Chelsea fans noticed that Havertz was quick to like the picture.

(Instagram)

Along with Werner, Hakim Ziyech and Havertz, football.london understands that another position that Chelsea are keen on strengthening is at left-back, with the futures of Emerson Palmieri and Marcos Alonso uncertain.

Leicester City's Ben Chilwell is thought to be Chelsea's number one target, whilst Ajax's Nicolas Tagliafico and Atalanta's Robin Gosens are also reportedly on the Blues' shortlist.

West Ham's Declan Rice is another consideration, with his ability to play in central defence as well as midfield attractive to Lampard.

But the Hammers would be reluctant to sell the former Chelsea youth academy player unless they reportedly receive a bid of around £80million.

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