ArsenalsigningChelseaforwardKai Havertzwould push up the level of Mikel Arteta’s squad, believes journalistDean Jones.
The German has been linked with a move to the Emirates and Jones can understand why the Gunners would be interested in him.
As perThe Telegraph,Arsenalare thought to be monitoring Havertz’s situation at Stamford Bridge.
The same outlet states that Real Madrid are also interested in the 24-year-old, but signing him this summer will not be a cheap operation.
According toThe Guardian, Arsenal’s London rivals want £75m for their attacker, who has just two years left on his contract.
He was Chelsea’s top scorer in the Premier League last season, finding the back of the net seven times (viaTransfermarkt).
What has Dean Jones said aboutKai Havertzand Arsenal?
Jones is confident that Havertz would improve Arsenal’s squad.
Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, the transfer insider said:”If they’re going to genuinely look to keep pushing up the levels of this squad, thenKai Havertz, I think, would do that. And we’re looking at a situation here whereArsenalobviously had an interest in Mason Mount when he had his situation on the line atChelsea. Man United are going to probably beat them to that.
“But ifArsenalwere interested in Mason Mount, then why wouldn’t they be interested in Kai Havertz? There’s obviously a distance between being interested in a player and actually being able to pull it off, butKai Havertzmight give you some value in this market.”
ShouldArsenalsign Kai Havertz?
If Arteta is looking for a new forward, then Havertz could be a good option. He has Premier League experience and can play up front or as an attacking midfielder.
When Gabriel Jesus is unavailable, the Germany international, whohas been described as a “superstar”by current team-mate Cesar Azpilicueta, is easily someone theArsenalboss could turn to.
However, if his price tag really is £75m, then perhaps the Gunners should also consider some other options. It’s a lot of money for a forward who isn’t the most prolific, while Arteta’s team is already quite fixed. There is no guarantee that he would be a starter at the Emirates.
Ultimately, ifArsenalcan get Havertz for significantly cheaper, then they should go for it. But at Chelsea’s current price, it probably makes sense to sign a less expensive name. With Jesus and Martin Ødegaard at the club, the former Bayer Leverkusen star doesn’t look like a necessity.
