Arsenal have seen an opening bid rejected by Chelsea for Kai Havertz.
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The Gunners have stepped up their interest in recent days and submitted their first offer on Friday.
However, it was rejected by Chelsea, who are holding out for £75 million, although parties involved feel they can strike a deal for less than this.
Chelsea ideally want to keep Havertz, but the player’s desire to join Arsenal and if the Blues’ demands are met, a deal can be agreed.
Havertz, who joined Chelsea in 2020 on a five-year contract, has gone on to make 139 appearances for the club, scoring 32 goals and providing 15 assists.
Report by Nathan Gissing