June 25th 2023.
Mikel Arteta has given an indication of Arsenal's imminent signing of Kai Havertz, describing him as a 'talented player'. The Gunners have agreed a fee of £65 million plus add-ons for the 24-year-old, who is expected to undergo a medical next week.
When asked about Havertz in an interview with Spanish newspaper Marca, Arteta spoke of his admiration for the forward’s ability to play in a variety of attacking positions.
“Talent comes at a price, and at Arsenal we are always interested in youngsters with experience,” Arteta said. “I'm not talking about players from other clubs, but in the case of Kai he has already shown a lot, including winning a Champions League. He is a talented player, versatile and only 24 years old.”
Arteta also indicated that Arsenal will continue to make improvements to the squad in the summer window. “We have already done the regeneration of the squad, with a very young average that will generate performance and value,” he said.
“We have some owners aligned with us - to build a winning team that is supported over time, without so much investment. But the demand is increasing and we have to go to the market to find what we don’t have to keep improving.”
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