Arsenal have expressed interest in signing Kai Havertz from Chelsea, and former Scotland legend Ally McCoist believes that the Gunners will be signing a “top player” if they strike a deal. Havertz is expected to leave Stamford Bridge this summer, with La Liga giants Real Madrid and German champions Bayern Munich also keen to secure his signature. Since his £72m move from Bayer Leverkusen in 2020, Havertz has blown hot and cold for Chelsea, scoring the winner in a Champions League final but only contributing 32 goals overall.
Playing Out of Position
McCoist believes Havertz has been playing out of position at Chelsea and would prove to be a shrewd signing for the likes of Arsenal, Real Madrid, or Bayern Munich. He said that he specifically watched him in a couple of games and noticed that he keeps coming towards the ball, whereas nine times out of ten, a centre-forward disappears from the ball. McCoist thinks that Havertz is a top player as a number 10 or a midfielder and that there are goals in him but not enough to be an out-and-out centre-forward.
Arsenal’s Interest
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta wants to bolster his squad this summer and has expressed interest in signing Havertz. However, the Gunners are unwilling to meet Chelsea’s £70m asking price for the German international. Arsenal mounted an impressive and surprising title challenge last season before an end-of-season collapse saw them finish second, five points behind Manchester City.
Competition for Havertz
Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are also keen on signing Havertz this summer. The German champions have already signed RB Leipzig’s Dayot Upamecano and Borussia Monchengladbach’s Jonas Hofmann this summer but are still looking to strengthen their squad. Real Madrid, on the other hand, have already signed David Alaba from Bayern Munich and are looking to add more firepower to their attack.
Conclusion
Kai Havertz is a highly talented player who has the potential to become one of the best midfielders in the world. However, he has struggled to find his feet at Chelsea and has been playing out of position. If Arsenal can sign him, they will be getting a top player who can help them mount a serious title challenge next season. However, they will face stiff competition from Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, who are also keen on signing him. It remains to be seen where Havertz will end up, but one thing is for sure – he will be a valuable addition to any team that signs him.