Havertz drops double transfer hint in subtle message amid Arsenal bid

Transfer news: Chelsea and Arsenal are in talks over the sale of Kai Havertz this summer but the player is doing his own bit to advance the move on social media

Kai Havertz may have just dropped a subtle hint over his future on Instagram. The player is the subject of extreme interest from Arsenal this summer as Chelsea look to clear out their squad and the Gunners attempt to add depth and quality to theirs.

In three years he is yet to truly define his role in the squad, though that is partially down to the revolving door of managers, coaches and attacking teammates around him, there is an element of him not fitting in. His tally of eight last year is the most in a single campaign since moving with just 10 assist in 91 games he's not a creative magnet either.

Mikel Arteta's men would like to add his presence to their attack as they look for extra options in the central areas whilst Chelsea are looking to revamp their squad and recoup finances as quickly as possible to hit financial deadlines. The £70million price tag may well be too much as a starting point but there is confidence that a deal can be reached.

Now, with Havertz first away with Germany on international duty before he is set to return to Cobham ahead of Chelsea's pre-season tour in four weeks, he has left a message which could be interpreted as a cryptic transfer nod. The 24-year-old took to Instagram to repost an image of himself and Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan.

"There was a contact with Borussia Dortmund but it was never close as the return to Bundesliga is not part of my plans."

Meanwhile Pep Guardiola also spoke about Gundogan's situation, joking: "Yes, I’m hearing Barcelona is interested in him, but I’m also hearing Manchester City is very interested too! I wish he can stay with us, but if at the end Gundogan decides to join Barcelona I can only say they will do an extraordinary signing."

"He has not told me whether he prefers to stay or leave. We just got time to celebrate a lot recently!"

There is a chance that Gundogan and Havertz could both be following each other to north London this summer, then. With Havertz's decision to post an image of himself and his international teammate, it could be with a glance to lining up with him in red next season under Arteta.

It could also just be two players using their social media innocently, only time will tell.