Arsenal’s transfer business may not be over after forward’s injury

Football
20 Aug 2025 • 9:06 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Arsenal's Kai Havertz has sustained a knee injury, which will sideline him and necessitate a rethink of the club's remaining summer transfer plans.
  • The German international is currently undergoing assessments to determine the full extent and duration of his injury, having already missed a training session.
  • Havertz's absence means Arsenal will now actively seek to strengthen their attack, looking for both a left winger and an additional striker.
  • This leaves Viktor Gyokeres as Arsenal's only fully fit striker, with Gabriel Jesus still recovering from an ACL injury.
  • Havertz, who has scored 29 goals for Arsenal since joining in 2023, previously missed 18 matches last season due to a hamstring tear.

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