Departing Chelsea starlet Kai Havertz is seen as a Granit Xhaka replacement at Arsenal.

The German is set to swap London clubs after the two parties agreed on a fee.

Many Arsenal fans are confused as to the club's pursuit of Havertz, given their present attacking options.

However, The Athletic states that Gunners boss Mikel Arteta sees Havertz as a no.8.

He will play alongside a defensive midfielder and Martin Odegaard in a three man midfield.

Arsenal are being linked with Declan Rice, who appears Arteta's ideal candidate for the base of his midfield.