According to sources on X, Bayer Leverkusen are monitoring Kai Havertz's situation as they consider ways to strengthen their attack. Havertz is one of Arsenal’s highest earners. Capology lists his salary at approximately £280,000 per week, a figure that would be extremely difficult for Leverkusen to match. A potential move would likely require either Havertz to accept a significant pay cut or Arsenal to agree to a financial compromise. While a contract termination with a payoff has been suggested, it is considered a complicated route that Arsenal would not consider lightly. There is no clear indication that Arsenal are actively trying to move Havertz on. If Leverkusen's interest were to become serious, Arsenal might have a decision to make. Ideally, Mikel Arteta would want to keep Havertz at the club for his versatility, but a return to the Bundesliga is a possibility.

Simon Rolfes of Bayer Leverkusen has indicated he would make an exception to the club's policy of not re-signing former players for Kai Havertz. A return to Bayer Leverkusen is currently ruled out, with his salary noted as being around €20 million per year. Havertz's contract at Arsenal runs until 2028, and FC Bayern München has also been recently linked with the player.