Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reveals that the talks between Arsenal and Chelsea have set off, with the former already proposing an opening bid for Kai Havertz.
Just when the rumors about Real Madrid's interest in Kai Havertz started to vanish, a new wave of speculations regarding Arsenal came up. The German forward is believed to have lost the interest of the La Liga giants due to the price tag Chelsea put on him. In his exclusive CaughtOffSide subtack, Romano states that although Real Madrid"won’t spend even £60m" to acquire the Blue.
"Now, Arsenal have approached Chelsea, who have said their asking price is £70-75m," continues to Italian expert, adding that interim coach Mauricio Pochettino's side can be flexible in terms of valuation. This is due to the fact that 24-year-old is unlikely to extend his contract at Stamford Bridge after his current deal expires in 2025.
‘Conversations are ongoing, and the player is keen on a move to Arsenal. Mikel Arteta really appreciates him, he’s a big fan of his qualities and feels this is a player with the space to grow and improve, despite his struggles at Stamford Bridge', concluded Romano about the former Bayer Leverkusen star.