“Medical now the next step” Arsenal told their MOST IMPORTANT will join club very soon as against their expectations and it is not Declan Rice

“Medical now the next step” Arsenal told their most important will join club very soon as against their expectations and it is not Declan Rice

Arsenal and Chelsea are close to agreeing a deal for the sale of Kai Havertz as against the expectations of many fans for £65 million, reports The Athletic journalist David Ornstein.

The London clubs are currently working to finalise the structure of the impending deal, which would include potential instalments and add-ons.

Havertz has already agreed personal terms with Arsenal as the club have touched base with his representatives days ago.

The north London club are ready to offer him a long-term contract worth a minimum of £210,000-per-week, making him one of their highest earners.

A medical will be scheduled ahead of a transfer being completed if all goes to plan.

Arsenal initially tabled £50m for the Germany international attacker, but Chelsea promptly knocked back their offer.

The Gunners have since returned with an improved bid for Havertz as manager Mikel Arteta sees the 24-year-old as top priority, and both clubs are very close to reaching an agreement.

The versatility and work rate of the Chelsea ace caught the attention of the Arsenal boss, and the German is very eager to move to north London.

Failure to qualify for any European competition has not helped the Blues, and the need to balance the books is forcing them to sell players.

While Havertz is predominantly a winger, the former Bayer Leverkusen star largely played as a number 9 last term.

He can play on both wings and behind a striker, and Arsenal could do with his quality and experience in the final third next term and going forward.