Arsenal agree deal with Chelsea for Kai Havertz

Kai Havertz expected to complete move to Gunners in coming days. Arsenal to continue working on other targets, including Declan Rice and Romeo Lavia

Arsenal has agreed a deal with Chelsea for Kai Haverz and the German will sign a long-term deal with the Gunners in the coming days. (Photo credit: @FabrizioRomano via Twitter)

Arsenal and Chelsea have agreed to a deal in principle for £65 million, including add-ons, for German talent Kai Havertz, and he’s expected to complete a deal in the coming days.

The Gunners have been in the hunt for the Champions League winner and have had a bid rejected, with Chelsea holding out for £65 million. 

Arsenal will now continue to work on other targets like Declan Rice, Romeo Lavia, and Jurien Timber.

Granit Xhaka is expected to leave Arsenal, and that opens the door for Kai Havertz to take up the new number 8 role that the Swiss international played last season. 

How that works out defensively is what is left to be seen.

🚨 Arsenal close to agreement with Chelsea to sign Kai Harvertz for fee in region of £65m. Talks ongoing to finalise structure (instalments + add-ons). Personal terms in place & subject to deal being done, medical will be scheduled @TheAthleticFC #AFC #CFC https://t.co/B24O9cCnhF

— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) June 21, 2023

Kai Havertz, first Arsenal signing as deal will be completed in the next hours — here we go ✅⚪️🔴 #AFC

◉ £60m guaranteed fee;

◉ £5m add-ons;

◉ Long term deal agreed;

◉ Medical tests to be scheduled.

Havertz will sign the contract this week, documents are being prepared. pic.twitter.com/ZatVvO7dRF

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 21, 2023