Arsenal has reportedly contacted their London-rival Chelsea about the possibility of signing forward Kai Havertz. Real Madrid are also interested in the forward, with Chelsea ready to sell as they look set to offload up to ten players this summer. The Blues are reportedly willing to consider offers in the region of £70 million for the 24-year-old, whose contract expires in June 2025.
Kai Havertz at a match for Chelsea. Source: Getty A similar price would be required to sign Mason Mount, with both players thought to be on their way out of Stamford Bridge despite their joint success in achieving Champions League glory in 2021. The Gunners are looking to strengthen their squad considerably this summer as Mikel Arteta seeks to form a squad capable of competing in both the Premier League and Champions League. Havertz is viewed as a player who could help with this, but his price tag could be an issue. Daily Telegraph reported that Arsenal is keen on a lower offer, with Declan Rice reported to be the Gunners’ main transfer priority. Arsenal are in talks to sign Kai Havertz after positive contacts on player side — he’s keen on the move. 🚨⚪️🔴 #AFC Chelsea want around £75m for Havertz now, Arsenal will not pay that amount. ⛔️ Real Madrid talks currently off. ⏳ Arsenal priority: bid for Declan Rice soon. pic.twitter.com/M6xrKfwMtJ — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 14, 2023 Chelsea signed Havertz from Bayer Leverkusen in 2020 in a deal worth £75m. Havertz has often been deployed as a striker in his time with Chelsea, with the role yet to yield the goal tally expected of a top-class centre forward. His first 91 Premier League games have seen just 19 goals. Havertz has shown his finishing ability, with his finish in the Champions League final of 2021 winning the trophy for Chelsea against Man City. He has also been entrusted with the role for his country, Germany, with the hope being that he can flourish into becoming a prolific goalscorer.
Kai Havertz in a match against Arsenal. Source: Getty Should he join, Arsenal fans will be hopeful of him matching the goalscoring feats of Thierry Henry and Robin van Persie while providing a challenger to Gabriel Jesus, who had an injury-hot first season at the club.
