Kai Havertz agrees to join Arsenal.

Striker Kai Havertz is reportedly expressing his desire to move to Arsenal to his current club, Chelsea.

Havertz has been given the green light to leave this summer, as Chelsea have an excess of players due to their massive spending spree under new chairman Todd Boehly. Both clubs are interested in signing the German international, but Arsenal have been quicker than Man Utd. Last season's runners-up have reached a personal agreement with Havertz, and the final decision rests solely with Chelsea.

Havertz wants to join Arsenal next season. Photo: Reuters

Chelsea are asking for $90 million, $11 million more than what they spent three years ago to bring Havertz from Bayer Leverkusen. However, Arsenal are likely to negotiate a lower price. According to The Guardian , the Emirates Stadium owners are preparing a second offer of around $77 million.

Real Madrid are also interested in Havertz but are unwilling to spend more than $64 million. Bayern are also reportedly entering the race, but it may be too late.

After falling behind Man City in the 2022-2023 Premier League title race, Arsenal are determined to strengthen their squad. Besides Havertz, they are targeting West Ham midfielder Declan Rice and Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia.

Lavia is very likely to join Arsenal after Southampton's relegation from the Premier League. Lavia's former club, Manchester City, has included a buy-back clause, but it can only be activated in the summer of 2024. Meanwhile, Rice is valued at up to $120 million and is being pursued by several big clubs. Manager Mikel Arteta is very keen to sign the English midfielder, and there are even rumors that he is willing to let Thomas Partey leave to make room for Rice if a reasonable offer comes in.

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