Mikel Arteta has spoken of his admiration for Chelsea’s Kai Havertz as Arsenal close in on a £65million deal for the forward.
The Gunners have the transfer fee agreed with the Blues for Havertz, who is expected to complete a medical in the coming days before signing a long-term deal. The Germany international, 24, will challenge Eddie Nketiah and Gabriel Jesus for Arsenal's centre-forward spot.
Arteta has now spoken about the need to pay a premium in transfer fees for the players whom they wish to sign, while directly naming Havertz. He praised not only his ability but his experienced mixed with his age – making him the ideal signing for the North London side.
