Arsenal are on the verge of signing from as ’s late approach appears to have failed, according to reports in Germany.
The Gunners have already agreed personal terms with the Germany international and remain in negotiations with Chelsea over a transfer fee.
It’s understood that , who are holding out for a £70 million fee for the 24-year-old.
Meanwhile, report that Bayern Munich approached Havertz this week to express their interest, but the Bundesliga champions were informed that Arsenal are much further ahead in their progress to complete a deal.
The report claims Bayern’s approach ‘came too late’ and that Havertz’s preference is to remain playing in the Premier League.
It’s also claimed that Bayern have not made an offer for Havertz and from the German club’s point of view, they would need Arsenal to drop their interest in order to have a chance to signing the Chelsea forward this summer.
Meanwhile, Arsenal remain in talks with West Ham over a fee for Declan Rice.
Arsenal’s £80m bid for the England international .
It’s understood that West Ham are holding out for a deal in the region of £100m.
Rice, meanwhile, is said to favour a move to Arsenal ahead of both Manchester United and Chelsea, although Manchester City are also considering a move this summer.
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