Topics: Arsenal, Chelsea, Kai Havertz, Mikel Arteta, Premier League, Transfers
Arsenal have submitted a £60 million offer to sign Chelsea star Kai Havertz, according to reports - and are 'confident' that it will be accepted.
Arsenal's interest in Havertz has developed relatively recently, with ESPN claiming that manager Mikel Arteta has eyed up five different roles that the German could play at the Gunners.
While the 23-year-old has spent much of his career at Chelsea playing in a centre forward role, particularly during the most recent campaign, it is as a number 10, or attacking midfield, in which his preferred position lies.
It had been claimed that Arsenal had been surprised at Chelsea's £70 million asking price for the player.
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But The Guardian reported that Chelsea's need to sell players - they must complete sales by June 30 to add the figures to the current FFP calculation period - meant the Gunners believed a £60 million deal would be attainable.
Amid interest from Bayern Munich, though, Arsenal are keen to get a deal done quickly - and they have now submitted a second bid to sign him after their initial proposal was rejected.
Arsenal 'submit second Kai Havertz offer'
According to the Daily Mail, Arsenal's latest offer matches their valuation of the player, even though it is still below Chelsea's asking price. The offer is believed to be worth an initial £55 million plus £5 million in potential add-ons.
It is added that Havertz has given the 'go-ahead' to a move, provided that both clubs can agree terms.
The report also claims that the Blues are keen to gather extra funds to complete their own incoming transfer business, with Brighton's Moises Caicedo a player of interest for Mauricio Pochettino's side.
They have also been in talks over a move for Villarreal striker Nicolas Jackson, who scored nine goals in the final 10 games of the La Liga season.
It is reported by the London Evening Standard that the Senegal international, who can play centrally and as a wide attacker, will be available for his release clause of £30 million.
