Kai Havertz is closing in on a £65m move from Chelsea to Arsenal; The Gunners remain in positive talks for West Ham's Declan Rice and Ajax's Jurrien Timber; Arsenal value striker Folarin Balogun at £50m; Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey could still leave the club this summer
Tuesday 27 June 2023 11:57, UK
Kai Havertz completed his Arsenal medical over the weekend and will finalise his move from Chelsea in the coming days, while talks continue over proposed deals for West Ham captain Declan Rice and Ajax full-back Jurrien Timber
It is understood the Gunners will pay Chelsea £65m for the 23-year-old Germany international with Sky in Germany reporting that he has signed a five-year deal at Emirates Stadium.
Chelsea are understood to be satisfied with the deal as Havertz had made it clear he wanted to leave Stamford Bridge.
It spells the end of a three-year stint at Chelsea for Havertz, who secured his place in the club's history by scoring the goal that won them a second Champions League crown in 2021.
Chelsea signed Havertz from Bayer Leverkusen in 2020 for £75m but were looking to recoup a substantial portion of what they paid after an indifferent campaign at Stamford Bridge.
Arsenal continued positive talks with West Ham United on Monday over the signing of Rice and are working behind the scenes on their next move.
Arsenal have had two bids rejected - the latest worth a club record £90m - for the West Ham captain.
The Hammers are thought to want at least £100m for the England midfielder and West Ham are expecting them to come in with a third bid following Man City's opening offer late on Monday night.
One source has told Sky Sports News that the 24-year-old's preferred destination remains Arsenal and personal terms not expected to be a problem.
Meanwhile, talks are ongoing between Arsenal and Ajax over the signing of defender Timber.
There is a willingness from all parties to get a deal done as it's thought the player wants to move to north London.
Talks between the two clubs centre on the valuation of the deal and the structures of payments, and as it stands, there remains a gap in valuation for the Dutch defender.
Talks have also taken place between Arsenal and the representatives of striker Folarin Balogun over his future at Emirates Stadium.
Balogun wants regular first-team football after his successful loan spell at Reims last season where he scored 21 goals in Ligue 1.
It's thought the 21-year-old wants to make a permanent move away from Arsenal.
One source has told Sky Sports News Arsenal's valuation is £50m for a player who still has two years left on his contract.
Finally, Arsenal will consider departures in midfield once there is certainty on incomings.
Bayer Leverkusen remain optimistic they can get a deal done for Granit Xhaka, while Arsenal are aware of the interest from Juventus and clubs in Saudi Arabia in Thomas Partey.
Who will be on the move this summer when the transfer window opens on June 14 and closes at 11pm on September 1 in England and midnight in Scotland?
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