Photo of Kai Havertz in an Arsenal shirt ‘has leaked’ as the Gunners prepare to confirm the signing of the Germany international from London rivals Chelsea in a £65million move
A photo of Kai Havertz in an Arsenal shirt has apparently leaked on Twitter ahead of his anticipated move to the Gunners.
Mikel Arteta’s side are on the verge of signing Havertz from London rivals Chelsea for £65 million.
The image shows Havertz smiling as he wears Arsenal’s new home shirt for the 2023/24 season.
The Germany international is expected to be Arsenal’s first signing of the summer.
Although Havertz endured some difficult moments at Chelsea, Arteta appreciates his versatility, with the 24-year-old used up front as an attacking midfielder and wide.
A photo of Kai Havertz is an Arsenal shirt seemingly leaked ahead of his move
Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal are closing in on signing Havertz from Chelsea for £65 million
After joining from Bayer Leverkusen in 2020, Havertz made 139 appearances for Chelsea, scoring 32 goals, while providing 15 assists.
He memorably scored the winner for Chelsea against Manchester City in the 2021 Champions League final.
Arsenal are also looking to make other additions to their squad, particularly chasing Declan Rice.
Arsenal are expected to make a third offer for Rice after two offers were rejected, although Manchester City are also interested in the West Ham midfielder.
Meanwhile, Arsenal have made an improved offer of £41.5 million for Ajax defender Jurrien Timber.
Arsenal are also looking for a deal for West Ham midfielder Declan Rice