Arsenal preparing Kai Havertz transfer swoop as they join Real Madrid and third club in race for Chelsea star
ARSENAL are interested in making a shock move for Chelsea star Kai Havertz, according to reports.
The Gunners will supposedly launch a bid for the German attacker after they snap up West Ham captain Declan Rice.
Havertz has a contract until 2025 at Stamford Bridge but has shown no intention of penning a new deal.
Therefore, he could leave as part of a huge squad overhaul at Chelsea this summer.
However, chief Todd Boehly is not willing to let him go cheaply with Real Madrid also in the running for his signature.
The Telegraph claim that he has slapped a £70million price tag on Havertz, who joined three years ago for around £62m.
And Arsenal would only be interested if the fee that the Blues are demanding is lowered.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid would not be willing to pay over £50million.
A third club is in the race for the 24-year-old but it is unknown who they are.
Havertz featured 47 times last season, scoring nine goals.
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But new boss Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly eyeing a more recognised No9, which could spell the end for the ex-Bayer Leverkusen player.
Juventus’ Dusan Vlahovic and Roma’s Tammy Abraham have both been linked with moves to West London.
Inter Milan are expected to inform Chelsea they want to turn Romelu Lukaku’s loan into a permanent deal.
As for Arsenal, they are also looking to add a centre-back and at least one central midfielder to their squad ahead of their Champions League return, with Declan Rice and Moises Caicedo linked.
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