Chelsea star Kai Havertz has shock interest from a Premier League rival as well as Real Madrid
REVEALED: Chelsea star Kai Havertz has shocking transfer interest from a Premier League rival – as well as Real Madrid – but Blues will have to cut their asking price by £20m to land a deal
Arsenal are reportedly keeping a close eye on developments with Chelsea striker Kai Havertz.
The German has been heavily linked with Real Madrid in recent weeks, with the Spanish club needing to bolster their attack following the departure of star striker Karim Benzema.
Chelsea’s £70 million asking price has proved a stumbling block so far and now the The Telegraph claim that the Gunners have taken an interest.
Havertz would have been thinking about his future at Chelsea for a long time.
The Blues had a turbulent season after a major roster overhaul, with Thomas Tuchel, Graham Potter and Frank Lampard all sitting in the dugout during the campaign.
Arsenal would follow developments with Chelsea striker Kai Havertz
Havertz are rumored to be keen on a possible move to Real Madrid, while Chelsea are believed to view the 23-year-old as a marketable asset as new boss Mauricio Pochettino seeks to trim their bloated squad.
Real were previously interested in signing Havertz when he was at Bayer Leverkusen.
Havertz instead completed a £76 million move to Chelsea in 2020, a then record deal with the club.
The Blues face a potentially significant loss if they agree to a sale.
Another versatile striker is something Mikel Arteta may be looking for this summer
The versatile striker has scored 32 goals in 139 appearances for Chelsea, including winning the 2021 Champions League final.
Havertz has struggled during Chelsea’s difficult season, scoring just nine goals and providing one assist in 47 appearances in all competitions.
