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Mikel Arteta is looking to bolster his Arsenal squad with a number of new signings in the summer transfer window ahead of the 2023/24 campaign

Arsenal are monitoring Kai Havertz's situation at Chelsea after Real Madrid have seemingly backed out of making a move to sign the Germany international. Havertz has two years remaining on his current contract at Stamford Bridge but has shown no indication that he is willing to extend that deal.

Reports earlier this month claimed Havertz would be open to a move away from Chelsea following their dismal season which saw Thomas Tuchel and Graham Potter sacked within the space of seven months of each other. According to Marca, Carlo Ancelotti's side have dropped their interest in the 23-year-old and will focus their attention on landing Tottenham striker Harry Kane instead.

This could allow Arsenal to have a free run at signing Havertz from their London rivals this summer. A report from The Telegraph has stated the Gunners are monitoring the German's situation with one other unnamed club interested in signing him.

Clubs are also aware of Chelsea's need and desire to sell players this summer, which means the Blues must decide whether or not to lower their asking price for Havertz or risk him running down his contract. Arsenal are prioritising a move for West Ham captain Declan Rice this summer - as football.london reported earlier this year - but could make a move for the Chelsea star later in the summer transfer window.

The Telegraph's report adds that it is unlikely that Madrid or any other club that Havertz would be interested in joining will pay more than £50million for his signature this summer - leaving Chelsea with a huge decision to make. Arsenal and the Blues are set to go head-to-head for the signing of Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo ahead of next season and Mikel Arteta could repeat the same move which saw Jorginho complete a move to the Emirates Stadium, by signing Havertz this summer.

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