Exclusive: Fabrizio Romano on When Kai Havertz to Arsenal Transfer Could Be Officially Announced
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The Kai Havertz to Arsenal transfer looks very close to being officially announced, according to Fabrizio Romano. Writing in his exclusive CaughtOffside column, Romano said the Germany international is on the verge of finalising his move from Chelsea to Arsenal, with just a medical to be done and his contracts still to be officially signed.
Romano also explained that Havertz looks an ideal signing for Mikel Arteta, who rates the 24-year-old highly even if it’s not yet entirely clear how he’ll fit in at the Emirates Stadium. “Arsenal have completed their first signing of the summer – Kai Havertz will join from Chelsea for a £65m fee,” Romano said. “An official announcement from the clubs is very close, it’s just about signing documents and completing medicals.
“It’s too early to mention tactical plans but I can say that Mikel Arteta believes Havertz has incredible potential, he can perform at a high level in Arsenal’s system. He’s big fan of the player – his work rate and intelligence make him a great fit for this Arsenal set-up. “All in all, I think this is a very good deal for all parties involved.”
The final fee looks to be £65m for Havertz, and some Arsenal fans will be concerned about a big move for a player who mostly struggled at Chelsea. Still, Havertz also looked a terrific prospect during his Bayer Leverkusen days, so he could revive his career at Arsenal, who are looking a far more functional side than Chelsea have for a while now anyway.
Havertz is a versatile attacking midfielder who can play in a variety of positions, and his ability to find space and create chances could be a huge asset for Arsenal. He also has the potential to become an elite goalscorer, and he could be the missing piece of the puzzle for Arteta’s side.
The German international is a product of the highly-regarded Leverkusen academy, and he has already made over 200 appearances for the Bundesliga club. He made the move to Chelsea last summer, but he struggled to make an impact in the Premier League, and now he is set to make a fresh start at Arsenal.
The move for Havertz could be a sign of intent from Arsenal, who are looking to build on their FA Cup and Community Shield successes of last season. The Gunners have already signed Willian from Chelsea and Gabriel Magalhaes from Lille this summer, and with Havertz set to join them, they could be ready to compete for a top-four finish in the Premier League in 2021/22.
The official announcement of the Havertz to Arsenal transfer could come very soon, and it would be a major boost for the north London club. With the 24-year-old set to join the Gunners, Arsenal fans will be hoping for a successful season ahead.
