KAI HAVERTZ is reportedly set to become Chelsea’s fifth-highest earner with a weekly wage of £140,000 BEFORE bonuses.
Nicolo Schira claims Bayer Leverkusen’s star man has agreed personal terms with Chelsea ahead of a big-money transfer this summer.
Frank Lampard’s side are looking to pay £72million for a player valued at £90m by his club.
But the Blues have already held talks with Havertz and are believed to have struck personal terms on a five-year deal worth £140k per week.
Havertz can increase his salary through performance-related bonuses.
But that flat rate would make him Chelsea’s fifth top earner if a deal goes through.
Fellow German Timo Werner is the Blues’ best-paid player on £170,000-a-week following his move from RB Leipzig.
Goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga and midfielder N’Golo Kante both pocket £150k each week.
And winger Christian Pulisic is fourth with £145,000-a-week.
It now remains to be seen if Chelsea can get Havertz for just over £70m, or whether they will be forced to meet Leverkusen’s asking price in full.
Technical director Petr Cech will travel to Germany this weekend for negotiations.
And it must also be decided when Havertz will link up with his new club as Leverkusen want him to play in next month’s Europa League clash against Rangers.
Meanwhile, Chelsea are still looking to conclude a deal for a new left-back and are believed to be considering Atalanta’s Robin Gosens.
Lampard also wants a goalkeeper and will try to poach Dean Henderson from Manchester United with a salary offer of £170k-a-week – which would make the Sheffield Utd loanee Chelsea’s new top earner.
