Mikel Arteta insists Arsenal have not swooped for Eberechi Eze because Kai Havertz has suffered a knee injury. Havertz has been dealing with a knee issue since last Sunday’s game at Old Trafford, which Arsenal won 1-0.

The injury to Havertz, 26, leaves the Gunners with just one healthy center forward — new signing Viktor Gyokeres — as Gabriel Jesus has yet to return from last season's ACL injury.

Arsenal are actively exploring the transfer market to potentially reinforce their attack and cover the absence of the 26-year-old.

Arsenal striker Kai Havertz suffered an injury during the Premier League opening fixture against Manchester United.

Arsenal forward Kai Havertz is set for a spell on the sidelines after suffering a knee injury, sources have told ESPN.

Kai Havertz has been ruled out of Saturday’s game against Leeds United, having picked up an injury this week. In Mikel Arteta’s pre-match press conference at the Sobha Realty Training Centre on Friday, our manager was asked for more information.

Arsenal are waiting to see if Kai Havertz is going to be on the sidelines for a period of time after the forward picked up a knee injury. The 26-year-old was not part of the open training session held at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday and the injury is being assessed by the medical department.