Arsenal face Havertz dilemma as Chelsea plot opening transfer offer

Suraj Radia
Suraj Radia
  • 12 Feb 2026 22:02 GMT
  • 5 min read
Kai Havertz, Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 2024/25
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We are fast approaching the business end of the season but teams are still plotting transfers and preparing to strengthen their squads ahead of a busy summer which is just around the corner.

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