Mikel Arteta tells Kai Havertz he can play in five positions for Arsenal

Arsenal continue their push to sign Kai Havertz from Chelsea (Shutterstock)

Mikel Arteta has played a key role in convincing Chelsea forward Kai Havertz to join Arsenal this summer, according to reports.

Arsenal have already had an offer for the Germany international rejected by Chelsea last week but the Gunners are expected to submit a second bid imminently.

Havertz has also attracted interest from Bayern Munich, although it’s understood that the Bundesliga champions have not submitted an offer and have been made aware of how advanced Arsenal’s negotiations are for the player.

According to ESPN, Havertz has made it clear to Chelsea that he will not extend his contract, which expires in 2025, and is now ‘open’ to joining Arsenal.

The report claims that Arteta has already played a pivotal role in negotiations, with Havertz told that he can play in several positions for Arsenal, including as a No.8, a No.10, the two wide attacking positions and in a central striker role.

It’s claimed that Havertz’s versatility is seen as a ‘big attraction’ for Arteta, who guided Arsenal to a second-placed finish in the Premier League last season.

Mikel Arteta has played a key role in convincing Kai Havertz to join Arsenal (PA)

Chelsea, however, are demanding a £70 million transfer fee for Havertz – a price which Arsenal are currently unwilling to match.

The 24-year-old was initially signed in a £75.8m (€85m) deal from Bayer Leverkusen in 2020.

Arsenal, who are also pushing to sign West Ham captain Declan Rice, are keen for Chelsea to lower their valuation, and the club could be under pressure to do so before the end of the month in order to balance their finances having spent over £600m on new signings over the past year.

The Gunners also see no obstacles in their negotiations with Havertz as they are ready to meet his £220,000-a-week salary which he currently earns at Chelsea.

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