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Chelsea identify 'next Neymar' as perfect Kai Havertz replacement amid Mauricio Pochettino plan

Mauricio Pochettino appears to have already lined up a replacement for Kai Havertz, who looks set to join Arsenal this summer. The 24-year-old forward has been heavily linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium recently, with Mikel Arteta eager to further bolster his frontline ahead of next season.

football.london understands that the Gunners could unveil Havertz as early as next week. After an opening bid was rejected last week, the north Londoners returned with an improved offer worth £60million, including £5million worth of add-ons, which Chelsea have accepted.

Subject to a medical, it's believed that the Germany international will become Arteta's first signing of the summer. While the Blues have been busy trimming down a bloated squad, Pochettino has wasted no time in finding a suitable replacement for Havertz.

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