Rudi Voller said Bayer Leverkusen were still hopeful of keeping Kai Havertz despite the speculation around the star attacker's future.
Havertz is linked with numerous European giants, with Chelsea the latest reportedly ready to launch a bid for the Germany international.
The 20-year-old missed Leverkusen's 3-0 win over Saarbrucken due to injury on Tuesday as they reached the DFB-Pokal final.
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While talk continues to surround Havertz, Leverkusen sporting director Voller said the Bundesliga side were hoping to hold onto their star.
"We haven't given up hope that he'll stay with us," he told ARD.