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'He still needs time': Kai Havertz urged to stay at Bayer Leverkusen by former Germany captain Michael Ballack... as Liverpool and Manchester United target is heavily linked with move to Bayern Munich

Kai Havertz has been told to ward off the advances of Bayern Munich and continue his development at Bayer Leverkusen by former Germany captain Michael Ballack.

The 20-year-old midfielder has been strongly linked with a move to the Bundesliga champions, as well as Liverpool, Manchester United and Manchester City.

But Ballack, who played for both German clubs as well as Chelsea, believes Havertz has aspects of his game which need to develop at Leverkusen.

Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Kai Havertz is one of the hottest properties in European football
Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Kai Havertz is one of the hottest properties in European football

'He is an exceptional player, but one thing is also clear.