Some footballers might find themselves offended by references to donkeys, but Kai Havertz will always take it as a compliment.
The German international has spoken of his "special relationship" with the animals - make your own jokes here; no, seriously, comments are open - after growing up around them in his homeland. You might even say they were his 'neigh-bours' and let out a chuckle, but we bet he'd correct you and point out that donkeys bray rather than neigh.
Havertz is on the verge of a move from Chelsea to Arsenal, with a fee in the region of £65m agreed. While we're still waiting on the announcement - ideally something Shrek-themed, if the Gunners' social media team have their wits about them - the Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth has made his day by naming a donkey foal after the 24-year-old.
