<a href="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/U1wqoNGvMPDk8iYA3o4GA5AtbSw=/0x0:2716x1811/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/72380827/517323500.0.jpg">Charles Atlas Flexing Muscles on Beach</a> Arsenal is one-upping Bayern Munich once again. Remember that old Charles Atlas ad in comic books that featured a guy on the beach having sand kicked in his face? For years that was the relationship between <a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com">Bayern Munich</a> and <a href="https://theshortfuse.sbnation.com">Arsenal FC</a> — with the Bavarians doing the kicking of the sand.Now, however, the Gunners have channeled old Charlie and is doing the kicking of the sand and doling out the beat downs —at least when it comes to the transfer market. First, Arsenal — for all intents and purposes — won the battle for <a href="https://bracethehammer.sbnation.com/">West Ham</a>’s Declan Rice. Now, the Gunners seem to have out-maneuvered the Bavarians on <a href="https://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com">Chelsea FC</a>’s Kai Havertz, by getting an early start on the talks.<a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/111604896986886743"></a>According to multiple journalists following the situation, Havertz prefers a move to Arsenal over Bayern Munich and a deal is getting closer and closer to being completed.Sky Sport journalist Florian Plettenberg says that Arsenal thinks Havertz is “perfect” for its style of play and that Havertz is “convinced” about the move: Arsenal has analyzed <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Havertz?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Havertz</a> in detail. Edu & Arteta are convinced that he’s the perfect player for the offense. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Gunners?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Gunners</a>

➡️ <a href="https://twitter.com/Arsenal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Arsenal</a> want him as a versatile striker in addition to Jesus as reported ➡️ Havertz, convinced about the project!
➡️ Final negotiations with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFC</a> now… <a href="https://t.co/J5AeLWZo1n">pic.twitter.com/J5AeLWZo1n</a>— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) <a href="https://twitter.com/Plettigoal/status/1670376689916846080?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2023</a>Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano chimed in with his reporting that very much lines up with the themes regarding Havertz’s desire to join the Gunners and that final negotiations are expected soon: Kai Havertz has been very clear with all parties involved in the deal: he wants to play for Arsenal after green light on contract this week ⚪️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFC</a>

Personal terms agreed, new bid to be submitted soon.

Understand there’s hope to get deal done after the international break. <a href="https://t.co/STTCSwnfWA">pic.twitter.com/STTCSwnfWA</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1670376125426532352?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2023</a>Sport1’s Kerry Hau is also confirming the reports: Kai Havertz bevorzugt einen Verbleib im Ausland. Er ist weit mit dem FC Arsenal, der auch bereit ist, mehr Ablöse zu zahlen als Real Madrid. Der FC Bayern, auch wenn Tuchel eine hohe Meinung von ihm hat, ist nicht im Rennen. Keine Verhandlungen, kein Angebot. <a href="https://twitter.com/SPORT1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SPORT1</a>— Kerry Hau (@kerry_hau) <a href="https://twitter.com/kerry_hau/status/1670370227354255361?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2023</a>Kai Havertz prefers to stay abroad. He is far with FC Arsenal, which is also willing to pay more transfer fee than <a href="https://www.managingmadrid.com">Real Madrid</a>. FC Bayern, even if Tuchel has a high opinion of him, is not in the race. No negotiations, no offer. @SPORT1Finally, Sport Bild’s Christian Falk provided the information he has on the situation: Kai Havertz prefers a transfer to Arsenal. He does not find a Transfer to <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBayern?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FCBayern</a> and a return to…