Bayern Munich Eye Arsenal's Havertz as Summer 'Star Signing' with Kompany 'Fully Confident' of Deal

Bayern Munich have set their sights on Arsenal forward Kai Havertz ahead of the summer transfer window, viewing the German international as a marquee acquisition for Vincent Kompany's rebuild in Bavaria.

The 25-year-old proved his worth on Tuesday evening when he struck the decisive blow in Arsenal's 1-0 victory over Chelsea in the second leg of their League Cup semi-final, securing a 4-2 aggregate triumph and a trip to Wembley for the final. Havertz's 97th-minute finish capped a successful return to action after a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

The forward's journey back to fitness has been protracted. A knee injury suffered in the opening week of the campaign necessitated minor surgery at the end of August, with initial hopes suggesting a recovery measured in weeks rather than months. Reality proved more stubborn, and Havertz only recently resumed competitive football in early January.

Arteta has managed his reintegration carefully, handing him a start in the weekend's emphatic 4-0 dismantling of Leeds before bringing him off the bench against Chelsea—where his decisive contribution vindicated the measured approach.

According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, Bayern Munich are determined to "poach" the attacker this summer, with Havertz earmarked as Kompany's principal target for bolstering the Bavarian attack. The club view him as integral to their recruitment strategy, believing his presence would deliver "unprecedented tactical flexibility" within their existing framework.

The Bundesliga outfit have signalled their intent to leave no stone unturned financially, declaring they will "spare no financial resources to ensure that homegrown talent once again forms the foundation of success in Bavaria." Havertz has been identified as their "star signing" for the window ahead.

Bayern are reportedly "fully confident" of landing their man, with reports suggesting "mutual interest between the club and the player" will fuel negotiations throughout the coming months.

Back at the Emirates, Arsenal's Jurrien Timber was effusive in his praise for Havertz's match-winning contribution. The defender reflected on his teammate's impact following the gruelling semi-final victory.

"The atmosphere at the end just makes me smile. On to Wembley! First of all, I didn't know if he was going to pass. He went around the keeper and he did amazing," Timber said.

"For Kai being out for so long and coming back and the love he gets from the fans says a lot. You could feel it coming, he goes around the goalkeeper, and you know everyone is going to go crazy.

"Chelsea are a great team. They have some amazing players. Bringing Palmer and Estevao on, they also have amazing players coming off the bench. When you win over two legs twice, I think you have done an amazing job, so credit to the team.

"The desire is there – we are very hungry. We are in an amazing position."