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5 reasons why Kai Havertz would be a great signing for Arsenal

By Lucas Chambers

Chelsea's German midfielder Kai Havertz warms up ahead of the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on May 25, 2023. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)
Chelsea's German midfielder Kai Havertz warms up ahead of the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on May 25, 2023. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images) /
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Arsenal are closing in on the German. (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)
Arsenal are closing in on the German. (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images) /

4. Catalyst King, Kai Havertz

Despite performing below expectations in a Chelsea shirt, the talent Havertz possesses was demonstrated during his time in Germany. The sheer pace and decision-making of that young teenager remains and an elite coach can help Havertz find it again.

Poor decisions from the Chelsea hierarchy failed Havertz, and this shouldn’t be used as ammunition for reasons why Arsenal shouldn’t sign him. The Blues squad has been woefully built and the German international hasn’t been given the best chance to shine.

If executed correctly, Havertz could be exceptional in the Gunners’ system and if it works, an attack of Martinelli, Jesus, Saka, Ødegaard and Havertz would be feared by any opponent. As Ødegaard is more reserved, it would be very interesting to see Havertz deployed as a free-roaming creative midfielder.

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