Personal terms agreed, New bid agreed – Arsenal enters final stage of completing first summer transfer – Fabrizio Romano confirmed a “Done Deal” Announcement imminent.
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In what could be a significant transfer coup, Arsenal are reportedly edging closer to securing the services of Chelsea star Kai Havertz in a blockbuster deal during this summer’s transfer window.
Recent reports suggest that the Gunners are nearing an agreement to bring the 24-year-old forward to the Emirates Stadium, signaling a potential departure for Havertz after a three-year spell at Stamford Bridge that has seen him struggle to consistently perform at the highest level.
Havertz, who was signed by Chelsea as a highly touted prospect from Bayer Leverkusen, will forever be remembered for his match-winning goal against Manchester City in the 2021 UEFA Champions League final. However, both the player and the club may view his time in west London as a missed opportunity to fully maximize his potential.
With just two years remaining on his current contract, the German international may have faced a similar situation to the rest of the Chelsea squad, with the club presenting him with the choice of either signing a new deal or potentially being sold to safeguard his transfer value.
While there has been reported interest from European powerhouses Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, Havertz himself has not actively pushed for an exit.
In a surprising twist in the transfer market, it is not Bayern Munich or Real Madrid that Havertz is poised to join, but rather their London rivals, Arsenal.
Reliable sources at football.london indicate that the Gunners hold a genuine interest in the talented forward. However, they are hesitant to meet Chelsea’s reported valuation of £70 million.
Though the timing of Arsenal’s offer for Havertz remains uncertain, Sky Germany has reported that a deal is “close” to being reached. The negotiations over personal terms appear to be progressing towards a comprehensive agreement that would facilitate Havertz’s move to Arsenal in the near future.
The only remaining aspect is for the two clubs to come to an agreement, with Arsenal preparing a final offer that awaits Chelsea’s response.
According to the report, the total package being put together by Arsenal is believed to be worth £68 million, although the specifics of how the deal will be structured have yet to be revealed.
While Bayern Munich has been informed of the situation, the talks between Arsenal and Havertz have reached an advanced stage, leading the German giants to not actively pursue the deal at this moment.
Kai Havertz has been very clear with all parties involved in the deal: he wants to play for Arsenal after green light on contract this week 🚨⚪️🔴 #AFC
Personal terms agreed, new bid to be submitted soon.
Understand there’s hope to get deal done after the international break. pic.twitter.com/STTCSwnfWA
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 18, 2023
For both Chelsea and Arsenal, this potential transfer represents a significant move, as the Blues stand to recoup their initial transfer fee while the Gunners acquire a player with immense talent who still possesses the potential to reach the pinnacle of the game.
As negotiations progress, all eyes will be on Arsenal and Chelsea to see if they can reach a final agreement and complete what would undoubtedly be one of the standout transfers of the summer window.
If the deal materializes, it could mark a new chapter in Havertz’s career, providing him with an opportunity to reignite his form and showcase his abilities at Arsenal, while also presenting a significant boost to the Gunners’ attacking options.
