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Arsenal forward Kai Havertz has suffered an injury blow (Picture Getty)
Arsenal are ‘actively exploring the transfer market’ for cover after Kai Havertz suffered a worrying knee injury.
Havertz, 26, did not train with his teammates in an open session at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday morning.
Arsenal are assessing the severity of the injury and it is not yet known how long Havertz will be out for.
However, there is enough concern to ensure Arsenal have already decided to explore their options in the transfer market to cover for the injured Havertz.
Arsenal have expressed interest in signing a new left-winger before the transfer deadline but Havertz’s injury means the Gunners will also consider signing another forward, according to The Athletic.
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This is the second injury Havertz has suffered in 2025 after he missed 18 matches in the second-half of last season through a hamstring tear he picked up during a training camp in Dubai.
Havertz has been a valued member of Mike Arteta’s squad since his £65m move from Chelsea and came on as a substitute in Arsenal’s Premier League opener against Manchester United on Sunday.
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Mikel Arteta will consider signing a new forward (Picture: Getty)
His absence leaves £64m summer signing Viktor Gyokeres as Arsenal’s only recognised striker available to Arteta ahead of this weekend’s clash with Leeds United.
Leandro Trossard has previously played as a false nine and now looks set to stay at the club, reportedly agreeing a new contract despite strong speculation over a summer move.
Gabriel Jesus, meanwhile, is still out with the ACL injury he suffered back in January and is not expected to return any time soon.
Arsenal were one of many clubs linked with Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson earlier in the summer.
They have held interest in Newcastle United wantaway forward Alexander Isak for over a year but are unlikely to rival Liverpool for a deal that could cost up to £150m.
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