✅DEAL COMPLETE : Arsenal complete the sign of Kai Havertz from Chelsea as official statement released and jersey number...

Arsenal kick-off their summer spending spree as they confirm £65m deal for Chelsea star Kai Havertz, with German forward set to sign long-term deal that will see him earn £210,000 a week.

Arsenal are set to complete their swoop for Kai Havertz after agreeing a fee that will guarantee Chelsea a minimum £65million.

Mail Sport revealed on Tuesday that the Gunners had made a verbal offer to Chelsea for their Germany international worth up to £60million.

And the deal has accelerated in 24 hours with the clubs agreeing a package for Havertz that will see Chelsea recoup a guaranteed £65million.

That deal includes additional add-ons that will inflate the final fee to between £67.5m and £70m

Havertz has agreed a long-term contract with Arsenal, with Mail Sport reporting on Tuesday that Havertz has been offered a long-term contract which will see him earn a minimum £210,000 per week.

The player's representatives have been in close contact with Arsenal representatives over the previous 48 hours knowing that an agreement was close. 

Havertz will undergo a medical in the coming days before signing his contract with the north London club.  

Having seen their original offer £50million turned down last week, Arsenal had continued talks with Chelsea over agreeing a fee for the Germany international.

Havertz joined Chelsea in 2020 and has been regular starter under the last five managerial periods at the beleaguered west London club. 

But despite the Blues willingly looking to extend the player's current contract - which is due to keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2025 - Havertz is believed to be focused on securing a transfer.

As per ESPN, Arsenal have hinted that as well as operating as a No 10 or a No 8 in Arteta's starting XI, the club plans to use Havertz interchangeably in any of the three attacking positions at the top of a 4-3-3 system. 

The Spanish manager is so convinced of the value of Havertz's potential versatility, that Arteta is believed to have played a large role in ongoing negotiations for the player.