Transfer Exclusive: Arsenal Set to Secure Sensational £65m Deal for Chelsea Superstar Kai Havertz
Arsenal near £65m deal for Chelsea's Kai Havertz; Chelsea keen to recoup a substantial portion of the £75m they paid in 2020 Gunners also pursuing West Ham's Declan Rice with positive talks ongoing Follow Sky Sports for summer transfer updates
Arsenal are close to reaching an agreement with Chelsea over the signing of Kai Havertz.
It is understood the Gunners will pay Chelsea £65m for the 23-year-old Germany international.
Personal terms are reportedly agreed upon with Havertz, pending the finalization of minor aspects to wrap up the deal. Chelsea is content with the agreement, as Havertz has expressed his desire to depart from Stamford Bridge.
Havertz's departure marks the conclusion of his three-year tenure at Chelsea, where he earned a place in the club's history by scoring the decisive goal in the 2021 Champions League final held in Porto. Despite his £75m acquisition from Bayer Leverkusen in 2020, Chelsea aimed to recover a significant portion of their investment following Havertz's underwhelming performance during the past season at Stamford Bridge.
The move to Arsenal not only provides the Blues with much-needed funds but also bolsters Mikel Arteta's attacking options, enhancing their versatility. This acquisition comes at a crucial time as the Gunners aim to capitalize on their impressive second-place finish in the Premier League last season.
Analysis: Why Chelsea are cashing Havertz in, why Arsenal want him
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What will be Havertz's legacy at Chelsea? Which club will benefit more from the deal? And what are the attributes that make him highly desirable to Arsenal and Mikel Arteta?
We' Joe Shread and Nick Wright tackle the Chelsea and Arsenal angles respectively.
'Positive' talks continue over Declan Rice
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Arsenal are continuing positive talks with West Ham over Declan Rice
Positive negotiations continue between Arsenal and West Ham over midfielder over Declan Rice.
The London clubs are currently negotiating the terms of the deal, including both the fee and payment structure. Arsenal's second bid, which amounted to a club-record £90m, was rejected on Tuesday.
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