With just two years remaining on Havertz's contract at Stamford Bridge and no signs of an extension, Chelsea is open to selling him this summer for the right price. Arsenal initially had a £50 million bid rejected, but they have now come forward with a new offer close to £60 million in hopes of reaching a deal.
While Chelsea has been holding out for at least £75 million, Arsenal has been confident in negotiating a lower price, and it appears that they have agreed on a fee, as reported by The Athletic. The approximate sum Arsenal will pay Chelsea for Havertz's services is around £65 million, with the final details of the payment structure being worked out between the clubs.
Personal terms have already been agreed upon for a long-term contract, and Havertz is expected to earn close to £210,000 per week during his time in North London.
The sale of Havertz will be beneficial for Chelsea as they look to trim their wage bill ahead of the upcoming season, having reported a substantial loss of £121 million in their latest financial accounts.
Havertz made a name for himself at Bayer Leverkusen before joining Chelsea in 2020 for a fee of £68.8 million. He has since made 139 appearances for the Blues, contributing with 32 goals and 15 assists across various competitions.
The German international notably scored the winning goal for Chelsea in the 2020-21 Champions League final against Manchester City, and he has also claimed victories in the UEFA Super Cup and Club World Cup during his time in West London. Despite a modest return of nine goals from 47 games last season, Havertz emerged as Chelsea's top scorer in the Premier League with seven goals, displaying his versatility by playing as a center-forward, right winger, and number 10.
Given Havertz's adaptability, Arsenal can utilize him in both attacking and midfield roles as they prioritize strengthening their engine room this summer. The Gunners see his acquisition as a significant boost to their squad.
