Thursday's Chelsea transfer talk news roundup: Kai Havertz, Timo Werner, Dean Henderson

The buildup to the summer transfer window has now begun, with rumours and speculation continuing to swirl as Chelsea eye possible reinforcements.

The Blues failed to bring in a single player during the January window, despite seeing their transfer ban cut short by FIFA.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest news on possible comings and goings from Stamford Bridge.

Thursday morning's Chelsea transfer talk news roundup:

Timo Werner, Antonio Rudiger 'convince Kai Havertz to join Chelsea'

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Kai Havertz's Germany teammates Timo Werner and Antonio Rudiger have reportedly convinced the Bayer Leverkusen midfielder to join Chelsea this summer.

The Blues have been given the green light to press ahead with plans to sign the 21-year-old after securing Champions League qualification on the final day of the season.

Chelsea have already brought in Werner and Hakim Ziyech this summer, and a third deal to sign Havertz is thought to be nearing its conclusion after the German international expressed his desire to leave Leverkusen last week.

football.london reports that his compatriots Werner and Rudiger have been encouraging him to move to Stamford Bridge, selling him on the club's vision under manager Frank Lampard.

Havertz is now keen to push through a deal by as early as next week, although the two clubs must first agree a fee for the attacking midfielder.

Chelsea are also understood to be looking at a new goalkeeper, left-back and centre-back as they plan a big-spending summer despite the financial impact of coronavirus.

Manchester United talks over Dean Henderson future 'enter crucial stage'

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Manchester United reportedly hope to resolve the future of goalkeeper Dean Henderson within the next two weeks.

Having starred during a loan spell at Sheffield United this season, Henderson is keen to continue playing first-team football during the next campaign.

However, as it stands, it remains unclear whether United intend to keep faith with long-term number one David de Gea after an inconsistent run of form.

According to Sky Sports News, United are currently pushing to agree a new long-term contract with Henderson, which would include a substantial pay rise.

Despite no agreement being reaches with the relevant parties, discussions are said to be ongoing at a time when the 23-year-old is attracting attention from elsewhere.

Chelsea are said to be contemplating a big-money approach for the stopper, who effectively has three years left on his existing deal.

More transfer news from Chelsea:

Ben Chilwell 'to tell Leicester City he wants Chelsea move'
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Paul Merson urges Chelsea to sign Manchester City defender John Stones
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