Arsenalhave agreed a fee withChelseafor the signature ofGermanyforwardKai Havertz.
The 24-year-old has emerged as a top target for the Gunners in recent weeks as they look to improve a squad that finished second in thePremier Leaguelast season.
The PA news agency understands a Ԁєɑł has now been struck between the London rivals, allowing Havertz to discuss terms and undergo a medical.
The Ԁєɑł is believed to top £65million including add-ons, with Havertz now likely to become Arsenal’s first signing of the season.
Having joinedChelseafrom Bayer Leverkusen in 2020, Havertz has scored 19 goals in 91 Premier League appearances for the Blues and also hit the only goal of the game as they beat Manchester City to win the Champions League in 2021.
He could swiftly be followed to the Emirates Stadium by West Ham skipperDeclan Rice, withArsenalalready seeing two bids turned down.
Rice has been admired in north London for some time but a club-record fee was rєjєƈτed by the Hammers on Tuesday with a £90million offer not enough to strike an agreement.
Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia and Jurrien Timber of Ajax have also been linked withArsenalthis summer.
