Heading: Arsenal’s Bid for Kai Havertz Rejected by Chelsea
Arsenal’s pursuit of Kai Havertz has hit a roadblock as Chelsea have rejected their first official bid for the versatile midfielder. The Gunners had Havertz on their radar, along with Real Madrid, but the Spanish giants are no longer interested in signing the Germany international, giving Arsenal a clear run at the player.
However, Arsenal have no intention of matching Chelsea’s £75 million asking price, which led to Real Madrid ending their interest. The Gunners remain hopeful of agreeing on a lower fee with talks between the two clubs set to continue.
Heading: Havertz’s Versatility Appeals to Arsenal Boss Arteta
Havertz’s versatility is appealing to Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta, who can choose to play him up top, behind the striker, or as a roaming box-to-box midfielder. The 2021 Champions League winner joined Chelsea as an attacking midfielder but has often been tasked with leading the line at Stamford Bridge.
It is believed that personal terms will not be an issue, with the former Bayer Leverkusen man open to an Emirates Stadium switch. Arteta is confident he can successfully integrate the player into his team in his preferred position.
Heading: Mason Mount Could Follow Havertz Out of Chelsea
Meanwhile, Mason Mount could follow Havertz out of Chelsea, with Manchester United set to return with a £50 million bid after having their first offer rejected. The England international is up for sale, with just a year left on his contract.
However, with Chelsea valuing Mount at around £70 million, it remains to be seen whether they will accept United’s imminent new bid. talkSPORT revealed earlier this month that Mount had agreed personal terms with the Red Devils.
Heading: Havertz’s Refusal to Extend Stay at Chelsea Could Bring Fee Down
The Gunners hope Havertz’s refusal to extend his stay at Chelsea beyond 2025 will bring the fee down. Havertz’s contract with Chelsea runs until 2025, but he has not shown any interest in extending his stay at the club.
If Arsenal can negotiate a lower fee for Havertz, it would be a significant coup for the club, as the midfielder is widely regarded as one of the best young talents in Europe.
Heading: Conclusion
In conclusion, Arsenal’s pursuit of Kai Havertz has hit a roadblock as Chelsea have rejected their first official bid for the midfielder. However, the Gunners remain hopeful of agreeing on a lower fee with talks set to continue.
Havertz’s versatility is appealing to Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta, who can choose to play him up top, behind the striker, or as a roaming box-to-box midfielder. If Arsenal can negotiate a lower fee for Havertz, it would be a significant coup for the club.
Meanwhile, Mason Mount could follow Havertz out of Chelsea, with Manchester United set to return with a £50 million bid after having their first offer rejected. It remains to be seen whether Chelsea will accept United’s imminent new bid for the England international.