Manchester United, Liverpool and Barcelona transfer target Kai Havertz has got ‘the look of Michael Ballack’, says Ally McCoist
Ally McCoist has dubbed Manchester United and Liverpool target Kai Havertz ‘special’.
The Bayer Leverkusen midfielder, who is valued at around £90million, has also been linked to Barcelona.
The 20-year-old caught McCoist’s eye when he helped Leverkusen beat the talkSPORT host’s beloved Rangers in the first leg of a Europa League last-16 clash in March.
And he has compared Havertz to Chelsea and Germany legend Michael Ballack, who played in the Premier League between 2006 and 2010.
Ahead of Bayer Leverkusen’s clash with Bayer Leverkusen on Monday, which you can listen to LIVE on talkSPORT 2 from 7.30pm, McCoist told Monday’s Sports Breakfast show: “He’s brilliant.
“I’ve seen him play because obviously Rangers drew them in the UEFA Cup and he looks a bit special.
“He doesn't play and look unlike a young Michael Ballack believe it or not. He’s got that.
“They’re comparing him [to Ballack], which is a little bit unfair, but at the same time he’s got that look about him.
“He’s an attacking midfielder, who’s very, very good.”
Havertz became the youngest player to score 30 Bundesliga goals at 20 years and 270 days old earlier this season.
Last week, Ballack urged the Germany international to snub a move to the Premier League this summer and stay at Bayer Leverkusen.
The 43-year-old had two spells with the Bundesliga club during his illustrious career.
He said: ”Players with his quality are in demand everywhere. But I think he’s in good hands in Leverkusen.
"The conditions there are perfect for young, top players and their development. Bayer play attractive football and their training facilities are very good.
"Leverkusen also offer a cautious environment, and as a player you can make mistakes without being the focus of criticism. You should appreciate that.
"Of course a player like Kai Havertz has to play in the Champions League, so it would be important for Leverkusen to qualify for it."