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The Guardian
11 hours ago
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- The Guardian
Arsenal could attempt to sign striker after Kai Havertz picks up knee injury
Arsenal are assessing a knee injury suffered by Kai Havertz and could attempt to bring in a replacement if the Germany forward faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines. Havertz, who came on as a substitute in Arsenal's win over Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday, did not take part in an open training session at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday morning. It is not clear exactly when the 26-year-old picked up the injury but it is understood that Arsenal are concerned that he could be absent for an extended period, even if the early indications are that it is not extremely serious. Sign up to Football Daily Kick off your evenings with the Guardian's take on the world of football after newsletter promotion That would leave Mikel Arteta with the new signing Viktor Gyökeres as the only available recognised striker on his squad, with Gabriel Jesus not expected to return from a knee injury in the near future. Arsenal have previously shown an interest in Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze but the England forward looks close to joining Tottenham and was seen as an option for the left wing or in an attacking midfield role. It remains to be seen whether Arsenal, who have spent almost £200m on six new signings this summer, attempt to bring in another No 9 should Havertz be ruled out for a significant spell. Mikel Merino filled in when Havertz missed 18 matches last season after suffering a hamstring injury in February, and the Spain midfielder scored seven goals from then until May. Arteta insisted earlier this month that Havertz still had an important role to play in his squad despite the arrival of Gyökeres for a fee that could reach up to £64m. 'Although it doesn't seem like there is a natural place for him at the moment, I'd be surprised if he doesn't play as many if not more games as Gyökeres,' the manager said. 'That's because he knows the system and he's proven it for Arsenal in the league and in Europe as well. They'll offer something completely different, which is exactly what Arsenal need.' Arsenal are still hoping to move on a number of fringe players before the end of the transfer window. Jakub Kiwior and Oleksandr Zinchenko both have interest from Porto, with Italian clubs having also been linked to the Poland defender.
Yahoo
12 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Kai Havertz injury: Arsenal forward to reportedly miss time with knee issue
Arsenal forward Kai Havertz is expected to miss time due to a knee injury, according to The Athletic. The 26-year-old wasn't present for a training session Wednesday and it's unclear how long the injury will keep him on the sideline. Arsenal is reportedly exploring the transfer market to cover for the injury, so the team may expect Havertz will miss games due to the issue. Havertz played in Sunday's 1-0 win over Manchester United, coming off the bench in the victory. It was his first Premier League appearance during the 2025-26 season. It marks the second time in 2025 Havertz has dealt with an injury. In February, he tore his hamstring during training camp, and needed surgery to correct the issue. During his recovery, Havertz worked himself into tremendous shape, causing Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta to gush over Havertz's ability, per the Daily Mail. "You can see his presence and I think he destroyed all the metrics that we had in the gym for the last 10 years. All of them. Power, acceleration, muscle mass, the way that he has increased certain capacities in his body, his agility, he's been incredible." Havertz joined Arsenal in 2023. He previously spent time with Chelsea and Bayer Leverkusen. The German helped Chelsea win the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Super Cup in 2021. The following year, he helped Chelsea win the FIFA Club World Cup. He joined Arsenal on an $87 million deal in 2023. When healthy, Havertz has been Arsenal's best scorer in Premier League games. In his first two seasons with the team, Havertz scored 22 goals and added 10 assists during Premier League games. Arsenal will play its next game against Leeds United on Saturday.
Yahoo
13 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Arsenal ‘set to enter transfer market' after injury that could derail Liverpool challenge
Arsenal is facing an anxious wait to discover the extent of a knee injury suffered by Kai Havertz, with the Gunners considering signing a new player as cover. Havertz came on as a second-half substitute against Manchester United on Sunday, but he has since sustained a knee problem and did not take part in an open training session on Wednesday. The Athletic reports that assessments are at an early stage, with the anticipated lay-off time still unclear. It is a cruel blow for Havertz, who was sidelined for over three months between February and May last season with a hamstring injury. READ MORE: Alexander Isak could use little-known FIFA rule to force Newcastle transfer exit READ MORE: Bruno Guimaraes posts cryptic Instagram story minutes after bombsell Alexander Isak update Havertz's injury leaves new signing Viktor Gyokeres as the only striker currently available to Mikel Arteta. Leandro Trossard does have experience playing centrally but that is not where is at his most effective. Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino was also used as a striker toward the end of last season, while Havertz and Gabriel Jesus were sidelined through injury. Merino acquitting himself well, scoring against PSV Eindhoven, Real Madrid, Leicester, Chelsea and Fulham while playing up front, but while the transfer window remains open, it would make sense for the Gunners to recruit a more conventional forward to deputize for Havertz. Brazil international Jesus remains unavailable with a serious knee injury that he sustained during an FA Cup game against Manchester United in January, and he is not expected to return any time soon.
Daily Mail
14 hours ago
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- Daily Mail
Arsenal are dealt 'MAJOR injury blow' in attack less than a week into the new season - and 'could be forced back into the transfer market'
Kai Havertz has reportedly suffered another fitness setback in the form of a knee injury that saw him absent from Arsenal 's open training session at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday morning. Havertz, 26, missed the second half of last season after contracting a serious hamstring issue during the Gunners' mid-season training camp in Dubai. According to The Athletic, the German international's injury is now forcing Mikel Arteta 's side to delve back into the transfer market. New signing Viktor Gyokeres is currently the only fit striker available for Arteta to choose from - with Gabriel Jesus a long-term absentee having injured his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in January. Throughout the second half of the 2024-25 campaign, both Mikel Merino and Leandro Trossard operated in central roles up front when Havertz and Jesus were sidelined for lengthy periods. MORE TO FOLLOW...
