German footballer Kai Havertz will have a medical this weekend ahead of completing his move to Arsenal from Chelsea, while talks continue over Declan Rice.
Havertz’s medical is likely to take place overseas due to the player’s schedule and, all being well, a formal announcement of his £65m move could come next week.
Chelsea are understood to be satisfied with the deal as Havertz has made it clear he wants to leave Stamford Bridge.
It spells the end of a three-year stint at Chelsea for Havertz, who secured his place in the club’s history by scoring the goal that won them a second Champions League crown in 2021.
Chelsea signed Havertz from Bayer Leverkusen in 2020 for £75m but were looking to recoup a substantial portion of what they paid after an indifferent campaign.
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The proposed transfer to Arsenal generates much-needed funds for the Blues while strengthening and adding versatility to Mikel Arteta’s attacking options as the Gunners attempt to build on last season’s second-place finish in the Premier League.
Arsenal also remain in talks with West Ham over the signing of Rice.
There is an expectation they will make a third offer after having a club-record bid worth £90m rejected.
This follows reports that Manchester City are getting set to make an opening offer for the England international.
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It is believed Arsenal are getting closer to a fee agreeable to West Ham, but could are aiming to achieve if their captain is to depart.
The Athletic reported earlier this month that Premier League champions City were also actively exploring an approach of their own for the 24-year-old, which they are now set to follow with an official bid.
City are already set to complete a deal for Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic imminently with Barcelona closing in on a move for Ilkay Gundogan on a free transfer.
