Documents approved, details fixed, Arsenal now have ‘green light’ to sign £65m star at the Emirates 4 years contract after rejecting Title-winners – GUNNERS second summer Done Deal.
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In a significant development for Arsenal, it has been reported by transfer insider Dean Jones that the club has been given the green light to secure the signature of Chelsea attacking midfielder Kai Havertz.
This news comes as Mikel Arteta aims to strengthen his Gunners squad ahead of their much-anticipated return to the UEFA Champions League, marking their first appearance in the prestigious competition since 2017.
Following relatively swift negotiations between Arsenal and Chelsea, an agreement has been reached between the two clubs. The deal in question is valued at £65m, and it will see Havertz make his way from west London to the Emirates Stadium, ending his three-season tenure at Stamford Bridge.
While the 24-year-old made a notable contribution to Chelsea’s success in the 2021 Champions League final, scoring the decisive goal against Manchester City, his overall performance has failed to truly shine since his high-profile £71.6m transfer from Bayer Leverkusen in 2020.
Both Arteta and the club’s sporting director, Edu Gaspar, are eager to enhance the depth of their squad, ensuring they can effectively navigate the demands of domestic and European football in the upcoming season.
Havertz is poised to become their first signing of the summer, with Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth recently suggesting that Arsenal could announce the acquisition of the German player in the coming week.
According to Jones, Havertz is enthused by the prospect of the challenge that awaits him at the Emirates Stadium. He believes that his technical abilities will be better suited to Arteta’s style of play compared to his experiences at Chelsea.
The talented midfielder seems to have felt somewhat underutilized at Stamford Bridge and is eager to reinvigorate his career within a fresh environment. It appears that he yearns to rediscover the form and prowess that established him as a highly regarded player.
This potential signing holds considerable promise for both Havertz and Arsenal. While the German international has yet to demonstrate his full potential during his time at Chelsea, his arrival at the Emirates Stadium could prove to be an exciting move for all parties involved.
With his exceptional abilities, Havertz possesses the potential to become a prominent figure in the Premier League.
Throughout his tenure in west London, Havertz has been deployed in various positions, including attacking midfield, center-forward, and wide positions on both flanks.
Despite this versatility, he has managed to contribute 47 goals in 139 appearances. Former Bundesliga legend Matthias Sammer once hailed Havertz as “world-class,” and his ability to position himself effectively in goal-scoring situations is evident.
In fact, over the past year, he ranks in the top 8% among attacking midfielders and wingers for non-penalty expected goals (0.36) per 90 minutes, as reported by FBref.
If Havertz can consistently enhance his productivity in terms of goal contributions, Arsenal could be on the verge of acquiring a true star.
As the Gunners strive to mount a challenge for the Premier League title in the upcoming season, Havertz’s potential impact cannot be underestimated.