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- The Independent
Kai Havertz injury blow forces Arsenal into transfer rethink
Arsenal have suffered a bitter blow with Kai Havertz having picked up a knee injury, causing a rethink of their remaining transfer plans this summer. According to David Ornstein of The Athletic, Havertz is set for a spell on the sidelines after suffering the issue and is now undergoing assessments to determine the extent of the injury. Given these are still at an early stage, the prognosis and how long he will be out for is still unclear. The 26-year-old German missed an opening training session at the Emirates on Wednesday morning and his absence means the Gunners will now re-enter the transfer market as they actively explore their options to strengthen the attack and provide cover. Boss Mikel Arteta wants a left winger as competition for Gabriel Martinelli, although already reportedly had to sell before the club is able to buy. The need for a striker now just adds a further wrinkle. Havertz came off the bench on 60 minutes during Sunday's Premier League opening 1-0 win over Manchester United to replace new signing Viktor Gyokeres, who is still getting fully up to speed with life at the Emirates. However, the Swedish international is now the only fully fit and available striker for Arteta, with Gabriel Jesus still recovering from the ACL injury he picked up back in January and not expected to be ready for match action for some time. Winger Leandro Trossard has previously featured as a No 9, and could be an option after recently signing a new contract, while central midfielder Mikel Merino filled in as emergency cover up front for a spell last season when Arsenal ran out of viable forwards. That Merino stint at No 9 partly came due to a previous Havertz injury, when he tore his hamstring during a warm-weather training camp in Dubai in February. He went on to miss 18 matches before returning as a substitute for the final couple of games of the season. The German international has scored 29 goals for the Gunners since joining from Chelsea in the summer of 2023 and his absence will put even more pressure on Gyokeres to quickly adapt to life in the Premier League and prove he can be a prolific goalscorer for a title-chasing team. After the largely unconvincing 1-0 win over Man United, Arsenal next host newly-promoted Leeds on Saturday aiming to avoid any early-season slip-ups as they try to wrest the Premier League trophy out of Liverpool's grasp this year.
Daily Mail
27 minutes ago
- Daily Mail
Man City star is set to pen new five-year deal after Pep Guardiola talks amid Nottingham Forest interest
Rico Lewis is set to sign a new five-year contract with Manchester City, warding off interest from Nottingham Forest. Forest spent last week attempting to secure ambitious deals for both Lewis and James McAtee, the latter signing for an initial £25million over the weekend. Lewis shone during City's opening day victory at Wolves, assisting Erling Haaland 's first goal, and Daily Mail Sport understands negotiations over an extension accelerated quickly early this week. City had been in talks with the 20-year-old over penning fresh terms this summer but had not come to an agreement. Lewis had been left out of the FA Cup final squad in May, which raised questions over his future at the Etihad Stadium. Forest were afforded enough encouragement to bid for the England international but Lewis always wanted to remain at City. The versatile defender made that clear at Molineux on Saturday, insisting that featuring for City was his 'dream' during media duties following the 4-0 win. Talks over a fresh five-year deal, which extends the youngster's current contract by two seasons, then gathered pace earlier this week. Lewis - who held a conversation with Pep Guardiola amid Forest's pursuit - will earn an uplift on his existing terms but City still need to offload players to balance their squad. Galatasaray want to do a deal for Manuel Akanji as well as goalkeeper Ederson. Young defender Callum Doyle is completing a switch to Wrexham for £8m, a package thought to start with an initial £5m payment by the Championship newcomers.
BBC News
27 minutes ago
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Swansea sign Forest midfielder Stamenic
Swansea City have signed Nottingham Forest midfielder Marko Stamenic for an undisclosed fee which is believed to be more than £ New Zealand international, 23, has agreed a four-year deal with the option of a further 12 months at the Championship club having spent last season on loan at Greek side leaves Forest without making a competitive appearance for the Premier League moved to the City Ground from Serbian side Red Star Belgrade in the summer of 2024 but spent last season on loan at Greek side Olympiacos."We've been talking about this move for some time now. I've been told about the plans and the project and I fell in love with it from that first meeting," Stamenic said."I am just over the moon that the deal is done." Stamenic was in the stands last weekend to watch Swansea beat Sheffield United 1-0 and should now come into contention to feature when Alan Sheehan's team host Watford on Saturday. "Marko is an excellent player, one who has been on our radar for some time, and he will bring us different attributes in our midfield with his physicality and athleticism," Swansea's head coach said. "He was clear in his desire to be part of what we are building at Swansea City and we believe his character will make him a really good fit for this group."We want to be an adaptable team that is on the front foot with and without the ball at all times, and Marko will help us to do that."Stamenic, who has 31 caps and three goals for his country, is Swansea's ninth signing of the summer, but the Welsh club are expecting to do further business before the transfer window closes on 1 September. A centre-forward remains a priority - though no deal appears close as things stand - while Sheehan also wants a left-sided defender and a wide player. Stamenic started his professional career in his homeland with Porirua-based Western Suburbs, then spent a year with Team Wellington before moving to Europe to join had a spell on loan at another Danish side, HB Koge, before moving to Red Star in helped Oympiacos win the Greek league and cup last season, having also won domestic doubles with both Red Star and Copenhagen. "His arrival strengthens an already robust midfield unit and will allow us to play with the relentless energy and adaptability that we want to be hallmarks of our team," said Swansea director of football Richard Montague.
