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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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The Gunners signed Jorginho from Chelsea in January. (Photo by James Williamson – AMA/Getty Images)
The Gunners signed Jorginho from Chelsea in January. (Photo by James Williamson – AMA/Getty Images) /

5. A move across London

After the signings of David Luiz, Willian and Petr Čech, Arsenal have been viewed as a Chelsea retirement home in recent years. Understandably, any former Chelsea player that signs for Arsenal is met with scepticism after their recent history of signing players from west London. However, Havertz may be a break in this trend. At 24, he has plenty of prime years ahead of him.

Mikel Arteta’s talent ID has earned every fan’s trust since joining the club after the success of signings such as Aaron Ramsdale, Ben White and Ødegaard have paid off against the odds. With the help of Edu, only a handful of players have not reached expectations and an established player upon arrival is yet to do so.

If this deal is completed, it should be viewed as a luxury in an attempt to boost squad depth so Arsenal can compete in cups and the league next season. After the arrival of Declan Rice, if Havertz is completed early, all Arsenal fans should be excited about pre-season and the rest of the window.

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