When Arsenal's 2022/23 season concluded four weeks ago, not many would have envisioned the Gunners finding themselves in a transfer battle that’s not involving Declan Rice.
The West Ham star is Mikel Arteta and Edu Gaspar's top priority now the summer transfer window is officially open. An improved bid worth £100million is set to be submitted to the Hammers after a base fee of £80million with a potential £10million in add-ons was turned down.
For some time, a dominant midfielder and centre-back has seemed to be what Arsenal were looking for. Then came the surprise link to Kai Havertz. football.london understands the Gunners' interest in the Chelsea forward is genuine, though the supposed £70million asking price could prove difficult to negotiate.
