Kai Havertz may miss time after sustaining a knee injury and missing an open training session while the club awaits the issue to settle before further tests. A prolonged absence would exacerbate Arsenal's striker shortages, as Gabriel Jesus remains out following knee surgery in January. Viktor Gyökeres, the €63m summer signing, would likely be the only recognised centre-forward, though Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli have filled the role previously. Arsenal are weighing market options, holding interest in Eberechi Eze amid earlier links to Alexander Isak and around £200m spent this summer. Havertz returned from a serious hamstring injury and played 30 minutes in the 1-0 win at Manchester United.
Arsenal forward Kai Havertz is set for a spell on the sidelines after suffering a knee injury, sources have told ESPN. The 26-year-old missed an open training session at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday but it is currently unclear how severe the issue is. Sources say the club are waiting for the injury to settle down before undergoing further tests to determine the full extent of the problem. Any lengthy spell out would be a significant blow to the Gunners, who are still without Gabriel Jesus for a prolonged period after undergoing knee surgery in January.
Havertz's absence would leave Arsenal with €63 million ($73m) summer signing Viktor Gyökeres as their only recognised centre-forward, although Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli have deputised in the position previously. Arsenal are now set to weigh up their options whether to enter the market to replace Havertz. The Gunners hold an interest in Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze but Tottenham Hotspur are in pole position to sign the attacking midfielder.
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