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.

Mikel Arteta says Kai Havertz is set to undergo further assessments to determine the severity of his knee injury. The Athletic reported on August 20 that Havertz was set for a spell on the sidelines due to a knee injury, with the prognosis and timeframe for his return unclear.

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

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Kai Havertz at Risk of Missing ‘Extended Period’ for Arsenal With Knee Injury. Arsenal striker Kai Havertz could miss significant time with a knee injury as the club reportedly explores multiple recovery options.

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

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.

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

Mikel Arteta will hope to have one of the pair available, otherwise Cristhian Mosquera could be forced to make his Arsenal debut at right-back. Mosquera is a centre-back by trade,