Kai Havertz has reportedly emerged as a name on Bayer Leverkusen’s radar, but any potential return to Germany would be far from simple.According to sources on X, Leverkusen are monitoring the Arsenal forward’s situation as they consider ways to strengthen their attack. It is easy to understand the appeal.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYHavertz knows the club extremely well, having developed into one of Europe’s brightest young talents during his first spell there before leaving for Chelsea in 2020.Arsenal signed Havertz from Chelsea in 2023. Since then, he has played an important role under Mikel Arteta because of his versatility, pressing and ability to operate as a false nine, attacking midfielder or advanced forward.Salary makes the deal complicatedThe biggest issue is money. Havertz is one of Arsenal’s highest earners, with Capology listing his salary at around £280,000 per week.For Leverkusen, matching that figure would be extremely difficult.Want more CaughtOffside coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you can trustThat means a move would likely require one of two things: either Havertz accepts a significant pay cut, or Arsenal agree some form of financial compromise.A contract termination with a payoff has been suggested, but that would be a complicated route and not something Arsenal would consider lightly.From the player’s perspective, giving up that level of salary would be a major decision.Footballers want sporting clarity, but financial security also matters, especially when a long-term contract is already in place.More Stories / Latest NewsWorld Cup Golden Boot contenders – Can Kane see off Mbappe for the top scorer prize?Jun 16 2026, 8:57Insider confirms £280k per week Arsenal star is being targeted by his ex-clubJun 16 2026, 8:47Aston Villa handed transfer boost as Newcastle face difficult winger decisionJun 16 2026, 6:53Arsenal must decide what comes nextThere is no clear indication that Arsenal are actively pushing Havertz out. In fact, he has still shown his value in big moments.Still, if Leverkusen’s interest becomes serious, Arsenal may have a decision to make.Havertz remains useful, but his wages are huge. Unless the financial package works for all sides, this feels more like a difficult transfer idea than a straightforward return.Ideally, Mikel Arteta would want to keep Havertz at the club due to his versatilitya but stranger things have happened in the past and a move back to the Bundesliga cannot be ruled out.PSG and Arsenal will have to break Romeo Lavia record to sign rising star of World Cup The post Insider confirms £280k per week Arsenal star is being targeted by his ex-club appeared first on CaughtOffside.